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RF53 VJX

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 7 (56% pass rate). It has 96,497 miles on the clock, averaging 5,207 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for RF53 VJX

MOT Status
Due date passed
96,497
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2007
56%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
5,207

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading96,497 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,207
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RF53 VJX 44k57k70k83k96k '07'17'13

Check RF53 VJX

Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage96,497 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,497 miles
Since last MOT+8,897 miles
PASS
Mileage87,600 miles
Since last MOT+9,608 miles
PASS
Mileage77,992 miles
Since last MOT+33 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,959 miles
Since last MOT+5,413 miles
PASS
Mileage72,546 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,546 miles
Since last MOT+7,062 miles
PASS
Mileage65,484 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,484 miles
Since last MOT+7,150 miles
PASS
Mileage58,334 miles
Since last MOT+6,813 miles
PASS
Mileage51,521 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,521 miles
Since last MOT+1,996 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,525 miles
Since last MOT+2,545 miles
PASS
Mileage46,980 miles
Since last MOT+1,242 miles
PASS
Mileage45,738 miles
Since last MOT+2,179 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,559 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 VJX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRF — Reading, Reading
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About RF53 VJX

What car is RF53 VJX?

RF53 VJX is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RF53 VJX?

The last recorded mileage for RF53 VJX was 96,497 miles, recorded on 20 Nov 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF53 VJX passed its MOT?

RF53 VJX has had 16 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (9 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 20 Nov 2017.

Is RF53 VJX ULEZ compliant?

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

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