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 1598cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 5 (77% pass rate). It has 77,639 miles on the clock, averaging 4,080 miles per year, well 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 RG53 FYT
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 77,639 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 4,080 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RG53 FYT |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RG — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About RG53 FYT
What car is RG53 FYT?
RG53 FYT is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.
What is the mileage of RG53 FYT?
The last recorded mileage for RG53 FYT was 77,639 miles, recorded on 11 Mar 2024 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RG53 FYT passed its MOT?
RG53 FYT has had 22 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (17 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 11 Mar 2024.
Is RG53 FYT ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RG53 FYT 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 RG53 FYT?
RG53 FYT is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.