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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing once (94% pass rate). It has 94,165 miles on the clock, averaging 4,641 miles per year, well 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 NJ53 VYR
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 94,165 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 4,641 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | NJ53 VYR |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | NJ — Newcastle, North |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About NJ53 VYR
What car is NJ53 VYR?
NJ53 VYR is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2003.
What is the mileage of NJ53 VYR?
The last recorded mileage for NJ53 VYR was 94,165 miles, recorded on 12 Aug 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has NJ53 VYR passed its MOT?
NJ53 VYR has had 17 MOT tests with an 94% pass rate (16 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 12 Aug 2021.
Is NJ53 VYR ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, NJ53 VYR 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 VYR?
NJ53 VYR is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.