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 1598cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 152,798 miles on the clock, averaging 9,000 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 WML
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 152,798 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 9,000 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | NG53 WML |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | NG — Newcastle, North |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About NG53 WML
What car is NG53 WML?
NG53 WML is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2003.
What is the mileage of NG53 WML?
The last recorded mileage for NG53 WML was 152,798 miles, recorded on 9 Nov 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has NG53 WML passed its MOT?
NG53 WML has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 9 Nov 2019.
Is NG53 WML ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, NG53 WML 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 WML?
NG53 WML is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.