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NL53 UWT

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1984cc

Silver Registered in Newcastle, North · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1984cc
ColourSilver
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 1984cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 140,593 miles on the clock, averaging 9,586 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 engine is known for camshaft position sensor (part 06a905377).

MOT & Mileage History for NL53 UWT

MOT Status
Due date passed
140,593
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
9,586

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading140,593 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,965
Average per year9,586
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for NL53 UWT 27k55k84k112k141k '06'18'11

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage140,593 miles
Since last MOT+9,965 miles
PASS
Mileage130,628 miles
Since last MOT+148 miles
FAIL
Mileage130,480 miles
Since last MOT+14,166 miles
PASS
Mileage116,314 miles
Since last MOT+12,354 miles
PASS
Mileage103,960 miles
Since last MOT+13,632 miles
PASS
Mileage90,328 miles
Since last MOT+10,071 miles
PASS
Mileage80,257 miles
Since last MOT+10,975 miles
PASS
Mileage69,282 miles
Since last MOT+5,433 miles
PASS
Mileage63,849 miles
Since last MOT+7,077 miles
PASS
Mileage56,772 miles
Since last MOT+115 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,657 miles
Since last MOT+7,337 miles
PASS
Mileage49,320 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,319 miles
Since last MOT+11,575 miles
PASS
Mileage37,744 miles
Since last MOT+10,613 miles
PASS
Mileage27,131 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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Camshaft position sensor (part 06A905377)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL53 UWT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1984cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeNL — Newcastle, North
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About NL53 UWT

What car is NL53 UWT?

NL53 UWT is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1984cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2003.

What is the mileage of NL53 UWT?

The last recorded mileage for NL53 UWT was 140,593 miles, recorded on 22 Jun 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NL53 UWT passed its MOT?

NL53 UWT has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 22 Jun 2018.

Is NL53 UWT ULEZ compliant?

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

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