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ST53 NXL

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Red Registered in Dundee, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1896cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 226,286 miles on the clock, averaging 12,298 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for ST53 NXL

MOT Status
Due date passed
226,286
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
12,298

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading226,286 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,776
Average per year12,298
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ST53 NXL 69k108k147k187k226k '06'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage226,286 miles
Since last MOT+8,776 miles
PASS
Mileage217,510 miles
Since last MOT+82 miles
FAIL
Mileage217,428 miles
Since last MOT+6,189 miles
PASS
Mileage211,239 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage211,234 miles
Since last MOT+15,582 miles
PASS
Mileage195,652 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage195,652 miles
Since last MOT+14,646 miles
PASS
Mileage181,006 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage181,006 miles
Since last MOT+7,859 miles
PASS
Mileage173,147 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage173,147 miles
Since last MOT+8,092 miles
PASS
Mileage165,055 miles
Since last MOT+9,441 miles
PASS
Mileage155,614 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage155,606 miles
Since last MOT+19,398 miles
PASS
Mileage136,208 miles
Since last MOT+246 miles
FAIL
Mileage135,962 miles
Since last MOT+20,423 miles
PASS
Mileage115,539 miles
Since last MOT+8,807 miles
PASS
Mileage106,732 miles
Since last MOT+11,064 miles
PASS
Mileage95,668 miles
Since last MOT+11,572 miles
PASS
Mileage84,096 miles
Since last MOT+15,531 miles
PASS
Mileage68,565 miles

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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST53 NXL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeST — Dundee, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About ST53 NXL

What car is ST53 NXL?

ST53 NXL is an red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Dundee in 2003.

What is the mileage of ST53 NXL?

The last recorded mileage for ST53 NXL was 226,286 miles, recorded on 1 May 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ST53 NXL passed its MOT?

ST53 NXL has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 1 May 2019.

Is ST53 NXL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, ST53 NXL 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 ST53 NXL?

ST53 NXL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.