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 1390cc has had 26 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 6 (77% pass rate). It has 93,354 miles on the clock, averaging 3,604 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for RE53 URO
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 93,354 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2,523 |
| Average per year | 3,604 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RE53 URO |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RE — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About RE53 URO
What car is RE53 URO?
RE53 URO is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.
What is the mileage of RE53 URO?
The last recorded mileage for RE53 URO was 93,354 miles, recorded on 9 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RE53 URO passed its MOT?
RE53 URO has had 26 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (20 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 9 Sep 2025.
Is RE53 URO ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RE53 URO 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 URO?
RE53 URO is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.