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NL53 RYY

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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 2 (86% pass rate). It has 89,823 miles on the clock, averaging 6,255 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 RYY

MOT Status
Due date passed
89,823
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
86%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
6,255

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading89,823 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,045
Average per year6,255
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for NL53 RYY 26k42k58k74k90k '06'17'10

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage89,823 miles
Since last MOT+5,045 miles
PASS
Mileage84,778 miles
Since last MOT+7,127 miles
PASS
Mileage77,651 miles
Since last MOT+7,437 miles
PASS
Mileage70,214 miles
Since last MOT+5,730 miles
PASS
Mileage64,484 miles
Since last MOT+5,826 miles
PASS
Mileage58,658 miles
Since last MOT+5,889 miles
PASS
Mileage52,769 miles
Since last MOT+5,490 miles
PASS
Mileage47,279 miles
Since last MOT+7,109 miles
PASS
Mileage40,170 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage40,170 miles
Since last MOT+5,438 miles
PASS
Mileage34,732 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage34,732 miles
Since last MOT+1,633 miles
PASS
Mileage33,099 miles
Since last MOT+7,576 miles
PASS
Mileage25,523 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL53 RYY
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 RYY

What car is NL53 RYY?

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

What is the mileage of NL53 RYY?

The last recorded mileage for NL53 RYY was 89,823 miles, recorded on 5 Jan 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NL53 RYY passed its MOT?

NL53 RYY has had 14 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (12 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 5 Jan 2017.

Is NL53 RYY ULEZ compliant?

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

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