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NG53 PFV

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Newcastle, North · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2003 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 141,051 miles on the clock, averaging 7,438 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.

MOT & Mileage History for NG53 PFV

MOT Status
Due date passed
141,051
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 7 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
7,438

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading141,051 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,015
Average per year7,438
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NG53 PFV 17k48k79k110k141k '06'23'17

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage141,051 miles
Since last MOT+11,015 miles
PASS
Mileage130,036 miles
Since last MOT+23 miles
FAIL
Mileage130,013 miles
Since last MOT+10,996 miles
PASS
Mileage119,017 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,012 miles
Since last MOT+5,842 miles
PASS
Mileage113,170 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,170 miles
Since last MOT+6,389 miles
PASS
Mileage106,781 miles
Since last MOT+7,357 miles
PASS
Mileage99,424 miles
Since last MOT+6,725 miles
PASS
Mileage92,699 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,690 miles
Since last MOT+8,866 miles
PASS
Mileage83,824 miles
Since last MOT+11,159 miles
PASS
Mileage72,665 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,665 miles
Since last MOT+7,796 miles
PASS
Mileage64,869 miles
Since last MOT+9,958 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,911 miles
Since last MOT+8,935 miles
PASS
Mileage45,976 miles
Since last MOT+10,295 miles
PASS
Mileage35,681 miles
Since last MOT+12,675 miles
PASS
Mileage23,006 miles
Since last MOT+3,194 miles
PASS
Mileage19,812 miles
Since last MOT+3,215 miles
PASS
Mileage16,597 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG53 PFV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeNG — Newcastle, North
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About NG53 PFV

What car is NG53 PFV?

NG53 PFV is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2003.

What is the mileage of NG53 PFV?

The last recorded mileage for NG53 PFV was 141,051 miles, recorded on 15 Aug 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NG53 PFV passed its MOT?

NG53 PFV has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 15 Aug 2023.

Is NG53 PFV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, NG53 PFV is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is NG53 PFV?

NG53 PFV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.