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 1390cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 158,497 miles on the clock, averaging 12,568 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for NG53 WAE
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 158,497 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1,817 |
| Average per year | 12,568 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | NG53 WAE |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | NG — Newcastle, North |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About NG53 WAE
What car is NG53 WAE?
NG53 WAE is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2003.
What is the mileage of NG53 WAE?
The last recorded mileage for NG53 WAE was 158,497 miles, recorded on 15 Jan 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has NG53 WAE passed its MOT?
NG53 WAE has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 15 Jan 2016.
Is NG53 WAE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, NG53 WAE 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 WAE?
NG53 WAE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.