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NJ53 BXD

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 3180cc

Black Registered in Newcastle, North · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine3180cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£265–£630

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 3180cc has had 5 MOT tests on record, passing every one. It has 50,849 miles on the clock, averaging 903 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 3.2 VR6 engine is known for serpentine belt tensioner.

MOT & Mileage History for NJ53 BXD

MOT Status
Due date passed
50,849
Last Mileage
Recorded
5
Total Tests
Since 2021
100%
Pass Rate
5 passed, 0 failed ✓

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

0

MOT failures recorded

Out of 5 tests on record
903

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading50,849 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,159
Average per year903
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NJ53 BXD 47k48k49k50k51k '21'25'23

Check NJ53 BXD

Full MOT Test History 5 tests on record

PASS
Mileage50,849 miles
Since last MOT+1,159 miles
PASS
Mileage49,690 miles
Since last MOT+32 miles
PASS
Mileage49,658 miles
Since last MOT+1,839 miles
PASS
Mileage47,819 miles
Since last MOT+496 miles
PASS
Mileage47,323 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ53 BXD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3180cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeNJ — Newcastle, North
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About NJ53 BXD

What car is NJ53 BXD?

NJ53 BXD is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (3180cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2003.

What is the mileage of NJ53 BXD?

The last recorded mileage for NJ53 BXD was 50,849 miles, recorded on 7 Apr 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NJ53 BXD passed its MOT?

NJ53 BXD has had 5 MOT tests with an 100% pass rate (5 passes, 0 failures). It last passed on 7 Apr 2025.

Is NJ53 BXD ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, NJ53 BXD 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 NJ53 BXD?

NJ53 BXD is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.