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RF53 PXZ

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1896cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 9 (61% pass rate). It has 215,736 miles on the clock, averaging 8,537 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for RF53 PXZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
215,736
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
61%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
8,537

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading215,736 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,886
Average per year8,537
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RF53 PXZ 94k125k155k185k216k '06'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage215,736 miles
Since last MOT+4,886 miles
PASS
Mileage210,850 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage210,850 miles
Since last MOT+4,225 miles
PASS
Mileage206,625 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage206,625 miles
Since last MOT+5,467 miles
PASS
Mileage201,158 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage201,158 miles
Since last MOT+8,763 miles
PASS
Mileage192,395 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage192,395 miles
Since last MOT+7,059 miles
PASS
Mileage185,336 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage185,336 miles
Since last MOT+8,057 miles
PASS
Mileage177,279 miles
Since last MOT+7,878 miles
PASS
Mileage169,401 miles
Since last MOT+9,964 miles
FAIL
Mileage159,437 miles
Since last MOT+9,862 miles
PASS
Mileage149,575 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage149,575 miles
Since last MOT+13,483 miles
PASS
Mileage136,092 miles
Since last MOT+5,679 miles
PASS
Mileage130,413 miles
Since last MOT+6,687 miles
PASS
Mileage123,726 miles
Since last MOT+4,131 miles
PASS
Mileage119,595 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,595 miles
Since last MOT+23,215 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,380 miles
Since last MOT+2,069 miles
PASS
Mileage94,311 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (1997–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 PXZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRF — Reading, Reading
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About RF53 PXZ

What car is RF53 PXZ?

RF53 PXZ is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RF53 PXZ?

The last recorded mileage for RF53 PXZ was 215,736 miles, recorded on 23 Feb 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF53 PXZ passed its MOT?

RF53 PXZ has had 23 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (14 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 23 Feb 2021.

Is RF53 PXZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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