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RF53 BVH

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1595cc

Red Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1595cc
ColourRed
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 1595cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing every one. It has 54,926 miles on the clock, averaging 5,250 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 RF53 BVH

MOT Status
Due date passed
54,926
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2006
100%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 0 failed ✓

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

0

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
5,250

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading54,926 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,501
Average per year5,250
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RF53 BVH 8k20k31k43k55k '06'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage54,926 miles
Since last MOT+9,501 miles
PASS
Mileage45,425 miles
Since last MOT+7,767 miles
PASS
Mileage37,658 miles
Since last MOT+9,922 miles
PASS
Mileage27,736 miles
Since last MOT+2,133 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+3,345 miles
PASS
Mileage22,258 miles
Since last MOT+3,920 miles
PASS
Mileage18,338 miles
Since last MOT+6,354 miles
PASS
Mileage11,984 miles
Since last MOT+2,608 miles
PASS
Mileage9,376 miles
Since last MOT+1,361 miles
PASS
Mileage8,015 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 BVH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1595cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRF — Reading, Reading
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About RF53 BVH

What car is RF53 BVH?

RF53 BVH is an red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RF53 BVH?

The last recorded mileage for RF53 BVH was 54,926 miles, recorded on 19 Aug 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF53 BVH passed its MOT?

RF53 BVH has had 10 MOT tests with an 100% pass rate (10 passes, 0 failures). It last passed on 19 Aug 2015.

Is RF53 BVH ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RF53 BVH 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 BVH?

RF53 BVH is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.