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NL53 CMY

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1781cc

Blue Registered in Newcastle, North · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1781cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 1781cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 195,224 miles on the clock, averaging 8,513 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for NL53 CMY

MOT Status
Due date passed
195,224
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
8,513

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading195,224 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,030
Average per year8,513
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NL53 CMY 43k81k119k157k195k '06'24'14

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage195,224 miles
Since last MOT+9,030 miles
FAIL
Mileage186,194 miles
Since last MOT+1,879 miles
PASS
Mileage184,315 miles
Since last MOT+1,621 miles
PASS
Mileage182,694 miles
Since last MOT+2,353 miles
PASS
Mileage180,341 miles
Since last MOT+9,884 miles
PASS
Mileage170,457 miles
Since last MOT+13,075 miles
PASS
Mileage157,382 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage157,376 miles
Since last MOT+13,653 miles
PASS
Mileage143,723 miles
Since last MOT+22,003 miles
PASS
Mileage121,720 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,720 miles
Since last MOT+22,279 miles
PASS
Mileage99,441 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,440 miles
Since last MOT+20,204 miles
PASS
Mileage79,236 miles
Since last MOT+14,060 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,176 miles
Since last MOT+3,499 miles
PASS
Mileage61,677 miles
Since last MOT+2,589 miles
PASS
Mileage59,088 miles
Since last MOT+2,410 miles
PASS
Mileage56,678 miles
Since last MOT+7,307 miles
PASS
Mileage49,371 miles
Since last MOT+6,689 miles
PASS
Mileage42,682 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL53 CMY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1781cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeNL — Newcastle, North
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About NL53 CMY

What car is NL53 CMY?

NL53 CMY is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1781cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2003.

What is the mileage of NL53 CMY?

The last recorded mileage for NL53 CMY was 195,224 miles, recorded on 1 Aug 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NL53 CMY passed its MOT?

NL53 CMY has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 1 Aug 2024.

Is NL53 CMY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, NL53 CMY 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 CMY?

NL53 CMY is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.