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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 4 (60% pass rate). It has 167,198 miles on the clock, averaging 14,763 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for RE53 NZZ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 167,198 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 14,763 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 10 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 | RE53 NZZ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RE — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About RE53 NZZ
What car is RE53 NZZ?
RE53 NZZ is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.
What is the mileage of RE53 NZZ?
The last recorded mileage for RE53 NZZ was 167,198 miles, recorded on 5 Nov 2013 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RE53 NZZ passed its MOT?
RE53 NZZ has had 10 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (6 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 5 Nov 2013.
Is RE53 NZZ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RE53 NZZ 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 RE53 NZZ?
RE53 NZZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.