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WR53 NDJ

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1595cc

Black Registered in Bristol, West of England · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1595cc
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 1595cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing once (90% pass rate). It has 89,365 miles on the clock, averaging 7,287 miles per year, below 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 WR53 NDJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
89,365
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2006
90%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
7,287

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading89,365 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,930
Average per year7,287
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WR53 NDJ 20k37k55k72k89k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage89,365 miles
Since last MOT+10,930 miles
PASS
Mileage78,435 miles
Since last MOT+8,467 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,968 miles
Since last MOT+9,519 miles
PASS
Mileage60,449 miles
Since last MOT+8,324 miles
PASS
Mileage52,125 miles
Since last MOT+6,768 miles
PASS
Mileage45,357 miles
Since last MOT+8,312 miles
PASS
Mileage37,045 miles
Since last MOT+8,953 miles
PASS
Mileage28,092 miles
Since last MOT+3,654 miles
PASS
Mileage24,438 miles
Since last MOT+4,407 miles
PASS
Mileage20,031 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR53 NDJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1595cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeWR — Bristol, West of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About WR53 NDJ

What car is WR53 NDJ?

WR53 NDJ is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Bristol in 2003.

What is the mileage of WR53 NDJ?

The last recorded mileage for WR53 NDJ was 89,365 miles, recorded on 14 May 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WR53 NDJ passed its MOT?

WR53 NDJ has had 10 MOT tests with an 90% pass rate (9 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 14 May 2016.

Is WR53 NDJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WR53 NDJ 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 WR53 NDJ?

WR53 NDJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.