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 1598cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 6 (75% pass rate). It has 108,516 miles on the clock, averaging 5,287 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 RE53 HBG
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 108,516 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1 |
| Average per year | 5,287 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RE53 HBG |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RE — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About RE53 HBG
What car is RE53 HBG?
RE53 HBG is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.
What is the mileage of RE53 HBG?
The last recorded mileage for RE53 HBG was 108,516 miles, recorded on 9 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RE53 HBG passed its MOT?
RE53 HBG has had 24 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (18 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 9 Sep 2025.
Is RE53 HBG ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RE53 HBG 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 HBG?
RE53 HBG is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.