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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 7 (61% pass rate). It has 161,834 miles on the clock, averaging 7,591 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for RF53 BVB
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 161,834 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 82 |
| Average per year | 7,591 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RF53 BVB |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RF — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About RF53 BVB
What car is RF53 BVB?
RF53 BVB is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.
What is the mileage of RF53 BVB?
The last recorded mileage for RF53 BVB was 161,834 miles, recorded on 21 Feb 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RF53 BVB passed its MOT?
RF53 BVB has had 18 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (11 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 21 Feb 2020.
Is RF53 BVB ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RF53 BVB 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 RF53 BVB?
RF53 BVB is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.