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 Diesel 1896cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 2 (88% pass rate). It has 192,781 miles on the clock, averaging 11,241 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for RF53 BVU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 192,781 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 6,136 |
| Average per year | 11,241 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RF53 BVU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RF — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About RF53 BVU
What car is RF53 BVU?
RF53 BVU is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.
What is the mileage of RF53 BVU?
The last recorded mileage for RF53 BVU was 192,781 miles, recorded on 12 Dec 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RF53 BVU passed its MOT?
RF53 BVU has had 16 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (14 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 12 Dec 2019.
Is RF53 BVU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RF53 BVU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is RF53 BVU?
RF53 BVU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.