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NL53 UYN

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Black Registered in Newcastle, North · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1390cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 112,524 miles on the clock, averaging 6,263 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for NL53 UYN

MOT Status
Due date passed
112,524
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
6,263

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading112,524 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,589
Average per year6,263
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NL53 UYN 21k44k67k90k113k '06'21'12

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage112,524 miles
Since last MOT+6,589 miles
PASS
Mileage105,935 miles
Since last MOT+8,103 miles
PASS
Mileage97,832 miles
Since last MOT+8,284 miles
PASS
Mileage89,548 miles
Since last MOT+8,976 miles
PASS
Mileage80,572 miles
Since last MOT+3,004 miles
PASS
Mileage77,568 miles
Since last MOT+7,190 miles
PASS
Mileage70,378 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,376 miles
Since last MOT+14,032 miles
PASS
Mileage62,344 miles
Since last MOT+3,810 miles
PASS
Mileage58,534 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,534 miles
Since last MOT+5,422 miles
PASS
Mileage53,112 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,112 miles
Since last MOT+4,339 miles
PASS
Mileage48,773 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,773 miles
Since last MOT+4,892 miles
PASS
Mileage43,881 miles
Since last MOT+8,248 miles
PASS
Mileage35,633 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,633 miles
Since last MOT+10,518 miles
PASS
Mileage25,115 miles
Since last MOT+3,823 miles
FAIL
Mileage21,292 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL53 UYN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeNL — Newcastle, North
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About NL53 UYN

What car is NL53 UYN?

NL53 UYN is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2003.

What is the mileage of NL53 UYN?

The last recorded mileage for NL53 UYN was 112,524 miles, recorded on 29 Jan 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NL53 UYN passed its MOT?

NL53 UYN has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 29 Jan 2021.

Is NL53 UYN ULEZ compliant?

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

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