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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 8 (65% pass rate). It has 147,374 miles on the clock, averaging 7,930 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 RA53 DCV
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 147,374 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 10,286 |
| Average per year | 7,930 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 23 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 | RA53 DCV |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RA — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About RA53 DCV
What car is RA53 DCV?
RA53 DCV is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.
What is the mileage of RA53 DCV?
The last recorded mileage for RA53 DCV was 147,374 miles, recorded on 4 May 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RA53 DCV passed its MOT?
RA53 DCV has had 23 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (15 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 4 May 2022.
Is RA53 DCV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RA53 DCV 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 RA53 DCV?
RA53 DCV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.