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NV53 SFO

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1896cc

Red Registered in Stockton, North · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1896cc
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 1896cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 4 (67% pass rate). It has 160,156 miles on the clock, averaging 13,658 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for NV53 SFO

MOT Status
Due date passed
160,156
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
13,658

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading160,156 miles
Reading date
Average per year13,658
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NV53 SFO 52k79k106k133k160k '06'14'11

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage160,156 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage160,156 miles
Since last MOT+9,871 miles
PASS
Mileage150,285 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage150,284 miles
Since last MOT+10,305 miles
FAIL
Mileage139,979 miles
Since last MOT+2,092 miles
PASS
Mileage137,887 miles
Since last MOT+5,580 miles
PASS
Mileage132,307 miles
Since last MOT+8,355 miles
PASS
Mileage123,952 miles
Since last MOT+15,987 miles
PASS
Mileage107,965 miles
Since last MOT+44,552 miles
PASS
Mileage63,413 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,403 miles
Since last MOT+11,270 miles
PASS
Mileage52,133 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV53 SFO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeNV — Stockton, North
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About NV53 SFO

What car is NV53 SFO?

NV53 SFO is an red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1896cc). First registered in Stockton in 2003.

What is the mileage of NV53 SFO?

The last recorded mileage for NV53 SFO was 160,156 miles, recorded on 15 Sep 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NV53 SFO passed its MOT?

NV53 SFO has had 12 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (8 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 15 Sep 2014.

Is NV53 SFO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, NV53 SFO 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 NV53 SFO?

NV53 SFO is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.