Vehicle summary
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 1595cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 126,733 miles on the clock, averaging 6,728 miles per year, below 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 PHJ
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 126,733 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 25,259 |
| Average per year | 6,728 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | NG53 PHJ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1595cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | NG — Newcastle, North |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About NG53 PHJ
What car is NG53 PHJ?
NG53 PHJ is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2003.
What is the mileage of NG53 PHJ?
The last recorded mileage for NG53 PHJ was 126,733 miles, recorded on 30 Jun 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has NG53 PHJ passed its MOT?
NG53 PHJ has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 30 Jun 2017.
Is NG53 PHJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, NG53 PHJ 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 PHJ?
NG53 PHJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.