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RJ53 DVH

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Green Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourGreen
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 2 (91% pass rate). It has 56,290 miles on the clock, averaging 2,403 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 RJ53 DVH

MOT Status
Due date passed
56,290
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
91%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
2,403

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading56,290 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,362
Average per year2,403
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RJ53 DVH 11k22k33k45k56k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage56,290 miles
Since last MOT+1,362 miles
PASS
Mileage54,928 miles
Since last MOT+1,485 miles
PASS
Mileage53,443 miles
Since last MOT+1,496 miles
PASS
Mileage51,947 miles
Since last MOT+1,332 miles
PASS
Mileage50,615 miles
Since last MOT+1,085 miles
PASS
Mileage49,530 miles
Since last MOT+2,112 miles
PASS
Mileage47,418 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage47,414 miles
Since last MOT+2,350 miles
PASS
Mileage45,064 miles
Since last MOT+2,617 miles
PASS
Mileage42,447 miles
Since last MOT+3,537 miles
PASS
Mileage38,910 miles
Since last MOT+4,199 miles
PASS
Mileage34,711 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage34,711 miles
Since last MOT+4,178 miles
PASS
Mileage30,533 miles
Since last MOT+1,321 miles
PASS
Mileage29,212 miles
Since last MOT+3,540 miles
PASS
Mileage25,672 miles
Since last MOT+2,408 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+2,314 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+2,463 miles
PASS
Mileage18,487 miles
Since last MOT+2,035 miles
PASS
Mileage16,452 miles
Since last MOT+3,350 miles
PASS
Mileage13,102 miles
Since last MOT+2,494 miles
PASS
Mileage10,608 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ53 DVH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRJ — Reading, Reading
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About RJ53 DVH

What car is RJ53 DVH?

RJ53 DVH is an green Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RJ53 DVH?

The last recorded mileage for RJ53 DVH was 56,290 miles, recorded on 2 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ53 DVH passed its MOT?

RJ53 DVH has had 22 MOT tests with an 91% pass rate (20 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 2 Oct 2025.

Is RJ53 DVH ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RJ53 DVH 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 RJ53 DVH?

RJ53 DVH is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.