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 Petrol 1984cc has had 27 MOT tests on record, passing 21 and failing 6 (78% pass rate). It has 118,424 miles on the clock, averaging 4,160 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 engine is known for camshaft position sensor (part 06a905377).
MOT & Mileage History for RE53 DFX
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 118,424 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1,691 |
| Average per year | 4,160 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Camshaft position sensor (part 06A905377)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RE53 DFX |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1984cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RE — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About RE53 DFX
What car is RE53 DFX?
RE53 DFX is an red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1984cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.
What is the mileage of RE53 DFX?
The last recorded mileage for RE53 DFX was 118,424 miles, recorded on 4 Aug 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RE53 DFX passed its MOT?
RE53 DFX has had 27 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (21 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 4 Aug 2026.
Is RE53 DFX ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RE53 DFX 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 RE53 DFX?
RE53 DFX is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.