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NL53 JDZ

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Newcastle, North · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
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 1598cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 9 (55% pass rate). It has 96,836 miles on the clock, averaging 5,588 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 JDZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
96,836
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
55%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
5,588

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading96,836 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,184
Average per year5,588
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NL53 JDZ 27k44k62k79k97k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage96,836 miles
Since last MOT+4,184 miles
PASS
Mileage92,652 miles
Since last MOT+46 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,606 miles
Since last MOT+5,211 miles
PASS
Mileage87,395 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,395 miles
Since last MOT+6,031 miles
PASS
Mileage81,364 miles
FAIL
PASS
Mileage74,228 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,224 miles
Since last MOT+6,690 miles
PASS
Mileage67,534 miles
Since last MOT+162 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,372 miles
Since last MOT+4,846 miles
PASS
Mileage62,526 miles
Since last MOT+2,440 miles
PASS
Mileage60,086 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,086 miles
Since last MOT+3,819 miles
PASS
Mileage56,267 miles
Since last MOT+4,390 miles
PASS
Mileage51,877 miles
Since last MOT+6,504 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,373 miles
Since last MOT+9,258 miles
PASS
Mileage36,115 miles
Since last MOT+8,893 miles
PASS
Mileage27,222 miles
Since last MOT+271 miles
FAIL
Mileage26,951 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL53 JDZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeNL — Newcastle, North
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About NL53 JDZ

What car is NL53 JDZ?

NL53 JDZ is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2003.

What is the mileage of NL53 JDZ?

The last recorded mileage for NL53 JDZ was 96,836 miles, recorded on 1 Mar 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NL53 JDZ passed its MOT?

NL53 JDZ has had 20 MOT tests with a 55% pass rate (11 passes, 9 failures). It last was tested on 1 Mar 2019.

Is NL53 JDZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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