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 1595cc has had 26 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 7 (73% pass rate). It has 125,942 miles on the clock, averaging 5,938 miles per year, 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 NL53 AEV
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 125,942 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 10,176 |
| Average per year | 5,938 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | NL53 AEV |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1595cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | NL — Newcastle, North |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About NL53 AEV
What car is NL53 AEV?
NL53 AEV is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2003.
What is the mileage of NL53 AEV?
The last recorded mileage for NL53 AEV was 125,942 miles, recorded on 23 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has NL53 AEV passed its MOT?
NL53 AEV has had 26 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (19 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 23 Sep 2025.
Is NL53 AEV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, NL53 AEV 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 NL53 AEV?
NL53 AEV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.