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 2009 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1390cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 4 (78% pass rate). It has 94,625 miles on the clock, averaging 3,859 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.
MOT & Mileage History for RE53 BAM
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
MOT failures recorded
Average miles/year
Gap in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 94,625 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 3,859 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RE53 BAM |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2009 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RE — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About RE53 BAM
What car is RE53 BAM?
RE53 BAM is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Reading in 2009.
What is the mileage of RE53 BAM?
The last recorded mileage for RE53 BAM was 94,625 miles, recorded on 27 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RE53 BAM passed its MOT?
RE53 BAM has had 18 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (14 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 27 Apr 2026.
Is RE53 BAM ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RE53 BAM is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.
How old is RE53 BAM?
RE53 BAM is approximately 17 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.