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RE53 TZN

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 6 (73% pass rate). It has 159,472 miles on the clock, averaging 8,150 miles per year, around 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 TZN

MOT Status
Due date passed
159,472
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 6 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
8,150

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading159,472 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,983
Average per year8,150
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RE53 TZN 22k56k91k125k159k '06'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage159,472 miles
Since last MOT+5,983 miles
PASS
Mileage153,489 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage153,489 miles
Since last MOT+6,639 miles
PASS
Mileage146,850 miles
Since last MOT+6,780 miles
PASS
Mileage140,070 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage140,070 miles
Since last MOT+10,533 miles
PASS
Mileage129,537 miles
Since last MOT+33 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,504 miles
Since last MOT+8,266 miles
PASS
Mileage121,238 miles
Since last MOT+9,790 miles
PASS
Mileage111,448 miles
Since last MOT+8,556 miles
PASS
Mileage102,892 miles
Since last MOT+188 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,704 miles
Since last MOT+1,807 miles
PASS
Mileage100,897 miles
Since last MOT+12,454 miles
PASS
Mileage88,443 miles
Since last MOT+11,581 miles
PASS
Mileage76,862 miles
Since last MOT+9,640 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,222 miles
Since last MOT+10,716 miles
PASS
Mileage56,506 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,506 miles
Since last MOT+10,694 miles
PASS
Mileage45,812 miles
Since last MOT+8,315 miles
PASS
Mileage37,497 miles
Since last MOT+8,336 miles
PASS
Mileage29,161 miles
Since last MOT+7,090 miles
PASS
Mileage22,071 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 TZN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRE — Reading, Reading
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About RE53 TZN

What car is RE53 TZN?

RE53 TZN is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RE53 TZN?

The last recorded mileage for RE53 TZN was 159,472 miles, recorded on 18 Sep 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RE53 TZN passed its MOT?

RE53 TZN has had 22 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (16 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 18 Sep 2023.

Is RE53 TZN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RE53 TZN 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 TZN?

RE53 TZN is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.