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NL53 WPE

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1595cc

Black Registered in Newcastle, North · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1595cc
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 1595cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 200,707 miles on the clock, averaging 11,828 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 WPE

MOT Status
Due date passed
200,707
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
11,828

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading200,707 miles
Reading date
Average per year11,828
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NL53 WPE 46k85k123k162k201k '06'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage200,707 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage200,707 miles
Since last MOT+4,638 miles
PASS
Mileage196,069 miles
Since last MOT+44 miles
FAIL
Mileage196,025 miles
Since last MOT+7,781 miles
PASS
Mileage188,244 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage188,244 miles
Since last MOT+7,839 miles
PASS
Mileage180,405 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage180,405 miles
Since last MOT+3,136 miles
PASS
Mileage177,269 miles
Since last MOT+22 miles
FAIL
Mileage177,247 miles
Since last MOT+1,916 miles
PASS
Mileage175,331 miles
Since last MOT+1,431 miles
PASS
Mileage173,900 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage173,900 miles
Since last MOT+12,467 miles
PASS
Mileage161,433 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage161,433 miles
Since last MOT+17,208 miles
PASS
Mileage144,225 miles
Since last MOT+20,330 miles
PASS
Mileage123,895 miles
Since last MOT+19,981 miles
PASS
Mileage103,914 miles
Since last MOT+20,922 miles
PASS
Mileage82,992 miles
Since last MOT+21,970 miles
PASS
Mileage61,022 miles
Since last MOT+15,208 miles
PASS
Mileage45,814 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL53 WPE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1595cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeNL — Newcastle, North
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About NL53 WPE

What car is NL53 WPE?

NL53 WPE is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2003.

What is the mileage of NL53 WPE?

The last recorded mileage for NL53 WPE was 200,707 miles, recorded on 23 Oct 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NL53 WPE passed its MOT?

NL53 WPE has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 23 Oct 2019.

Is NL53 WPE ULEZ compliant?

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

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