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RE53 TZO

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 146,268 miles on the clock, averaging 6,463 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 TZO

MOT Status
Due date passed
146,268
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
6,463

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading146,268 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,463
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RE53 TZO 35k63k90k118k146k '06'23'14

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage146,268 miles
Since last MOTRetest
PASS
Mileage146,268 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage146,268 miles
Since last MOTRetest
PASS
Mileage146,268 miles
Since last MOTRetest
PASS
Mileage146,268 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage146,268 miles
Since last MOT+1,131 miles
PASS
Mileage145,137 miles
Since last MOT+2,277 miles
PASS
Mileage142,860 miles
Since last MOT+14,629 miles
PASS
Mileage128,231 miles
Since last MOT+7,764 miles
PASS
Mileage120,467 miles
Since last MOT+8,884 miles
PASS
Mileage111,583 miles
Since last MOT+217 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,366 miles
Since last MOT+6,326 miles
PASS
Mileage105,040 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,040 miles
Since last MOT+7,271 miles
PASS
Mileage97,769 miles
Since last MOT+10,616 miles
PASS
Mileage87,153 miles
Since last MOT+7,574 miles
PASS
Mileage79,579 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,579 miles
Since last MOT+11,853 miles
PASS
Mileage67,726 miles
Since last MOT+11,783 miles
PASS
Mileage55,943 miles
Since last MOT+10,745 miles
PASS
Mileage45,198 miles
Since last MOT+10,480 miles
FAIL
Mileage34,718 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 TZO
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 TZO

What car is RE53 TZO?

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

What is the mileage of RE53 TZO?

The last recorded mileage for RE53 TZO was 146,268 miles, recorded on 29 Dec 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RE53 TZO passed its MOT?

RE53 TZO has had 22 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (16 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 29 Dec 2023.

Is RE53 TZO ULEZ compliant?

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

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