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NL53 WNN

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Red Registered in Newcastle, North · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourRed
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 170,742 miles on the clock, averaging 10,816 miles per year, above 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 WNN

MOT Status
Due date passed
170,742
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
81%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
10,816

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading170,742 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,590
Average per year10,816
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NL53 WNN 45k77k108k139k171k '06'18'14

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage170,742 miles
Since last MOT+3,590 miles
PASS
Mileage167,152 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage167,152 miles
Since last MOT+3,265 miles
PASS
Mileage163,887 miles
Since last MOT+1,663 miles
PASS
Mileage162,224 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage162,219 miles
Since last MOT+9,008 miles
PASS
Mileage153,211 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage153,210 miles
Since last MOT+9,955 miles
PASS
Mileage143,255 miles
Since last MOT+13,712 miles
PASS
Mileage129,543 miles
Since last MOT+13,659 miles
PASS
Mileage115,884 miles
Since last MOT+14,471 miles
PASS
Mileage101,413 miles
Since last MOT+14,582 miles
PASS
Mileage86,831 miles
Since last MOT+13,935 miles
PASS
Mileage72,896 miles
Since last MOT+12,825 miles
PASS
Mileage60,071 miles
Since last MOT+14,712 miles
PASS
Mileage45,359 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About NL53 WNN

What car is NL53 WNN?

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

What is the mileage of NL53 WNN?

The last recorded mileage for NL53 WNN was 170,742 miles, recorded on 2 May 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NL53 WNN passed its MOT?

NL53 WNN has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 2 May 2018.

Is NL53 WNN ULEZ compliant?

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

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