Vehicle summary
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 Diesel 1896cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 2 (87% pass rate). It has 160,382 miles on the clock, averaging 8,011 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for NV53 NKO
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 160,382 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 6,470 |
| Average per year | 8,011 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | NV53 NKO |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | NV — Stockton, North |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About NV53 NKO
What car is NV53 NKO?
NV53 NKO is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Stockton in 2003.
What is the mileage of NV53 NKO?
The last recorded mileage for NV53 NKO was 160,382 miles, recorded on 19 Feb 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has NV53 NKO passed its MOT?
NV53 NKO has had 15 MOT tests with an 87% pass rate (13 passes, 2 failures). It last was tested on 19 Feb 2020.
Is NV53 NKO ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, NV53 NKO is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is NV53 NKO?
NV53 NKO is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.