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RG53 GXO

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlue
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 2004 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1968cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 147,118 miles on the clock, averaging 7,938 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RG53 GXO

MOT Status
Due date passed
147,118
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2007
74%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
7,938

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading147,118 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,938
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RG53 GXO 30k59k89k118k147k '07'22'17

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage147,118 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage147,118 miles
Since last MOT+5,302 miles
PASS
Mileage141,816 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage141,813 miles
Since last MOT+7,389 miles
PASS
Mileage134,424 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage134,424 miles
Since last MOT+6,054 miles
PASS
Mileage128,370 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage128,370 miles
Since last MOT+7,281 miles
PASS
Mileage121,089 miles
Since last MOT+2,728 miles
PASS
Mileage118,361 miles
Since last MOT+4,485 miles
PASS
Mileage113,876 miles
Since last MOT+6,003 miles
PASS
Mileage107,873 miles
Since last MOT+10,674 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,199 miles
Since last MOT+9,515 miles
PASS
Mileage87,684 miles
Since last MOT+17,155 miles
PASS
Mileage70,529 miles
Since last MOT+16,200 miles
PASS
Mileage54,329 miles
Since last MOT+8,260 miles
PASS
Mileage46,069 miles
PASS
PASS
Mileage30,194 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG53 GXO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeRG — Reading, Reading
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About RG53 GXO

What car is RG53 GXO?

RG53 GXO is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Reading in 2004.

What is the mileage of RG53 GXO?

The last recorded mileage for RG53 GXO was 147,118 miles, recorded on 22 Jan 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RG53 GXO passed its MOT?

RG53 GXO has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 22 Jan 2022.

Is RG53 GXO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RG53 GXO is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is RG53 GXO?

RG53 GXO is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.