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NL53 WPP

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1781cc

Black Registered in Newcastle, North · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1781cc
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 1781cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 2 (85% pass rate). It has 85,516 miles on the clock, averaging 5,309 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for NL53 WPP

MOT Status
Due date passed
85,516
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2007
85%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
5,309

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading85,516 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,370
Average per year5,309
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for NL53 WPP 34k47k60k73k86k '07'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage85,516 miles
Since last MOT+4,370 miles
PASS
Mileage81,146 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,144 miles
Since last MOT+8,330 miles
PASS
Mileage72,814 miles
Since last MOT+8,241 miles
PASS
Mileage64,573 miles
Since last MOT+5,738 miles
PASS
Mileage58,835 miles
Since last MOT+4,101 miles
PASS
Mileage54,734 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,720 miles
Since last MOT+3,559 miles
PASS
Mileage51,161 miles
Since last MOT+4,026 miles
PASS
Mileage47,135 miles
Since last MOT+5,658 miles
PASS
Mileage41,477 miles
Since last MOT+5,634 miles
PASS
Mileage35,843 miles
Since last MOT+2,206 miles
PASS
Mileage33,637 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL53 WPP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1781cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeNL — Newcastle, North
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About NL53 WPP

What car is NL53 WPP?

NL53 WPP is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1781cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2003.

What is the mileage of NL53 WPP?

The last recorded mileage for NL53 WPP was 85,516 miles, recorded on 14 Nov 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NL53 WPP passed its MOT?

NL53 WPP has had 13 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (11 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 14 Nov 2016.

Is NL53 WPP ULEZ compliant?

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

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