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ST53 NXV

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Dundee, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
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 1598cc has had 4 MOT tests on record, passing 3 and failing once (75% pass rate). It has 81,045 miles on the clock, averaging 11,381 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 ST53 NXV

MOT Status
Due date passed
81,045
Last Mileage
Recorded
4
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
3 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 4 tests on record
11,381

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 reading81,045 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,936
Average per year11,381
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for ST53 NXV 41k51k61k71k81k '06'10'09

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Full MOT Test History 4 tests on record

PASS
Mileage81,045 miles
Since last MOT+9,936 miles
PASS
Mileage71,109 miles
Since last MOT+15,891 miles
PASS
Mileage55,218 miles
Since last MOT+14,587 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,631 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST53 NXV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeST — Dundee, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About ST53 NXV

What car is ST53 NXV?

ST53 NXV is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Dundee in 2003.

What is the mileage of ST53 NXV?

The last recorded mileage for ST53 NXV was 81,045 miles, recorded on 2 Jun 2010 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ST53 NXV passed its MOT?

ST53 NXV has had 4 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (3 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 2 Jun 2010.

Is ST53 NXV ULEZ compliant?

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

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