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 Diesel 1896cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 4 (76% pass rate). It has 152,165 miles on the clock, averaging 7,793 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for NJ53 YGO
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 152,165 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4,415 |
| Average per year | 7,793 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | NJ53 YGO |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | NJ — Newcastle, North |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About NJ53 YGO
What car is NJ53 YGO?
NJ53 YGO is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2003.
What is the mileage of NJ53 YGO?
The last recorded mileage for NJ53 YGO was 152,165 miles, recorded on 19 Feb 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has NJ53 YGO passed its MOT?
NJ53 YGO has had 17 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (13 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 19 Feb 2022.
Is NJ53 YGO ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, NJ53 YGO is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is NJ53 YGO?
NJ53 YGO is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.