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RJ53 ECN

2003 Volkswagen Bora · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
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 Bora Diesel 1896cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 6 (73% pass rate). It has 178,056 miles on the clock, averaging 8,796 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RJ53 ECN

MOT Status
Due date passed
178,056
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
8,796

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 reading178,056 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,730
Average per year8,796
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RJ53 ECN 38k73k108k143k178k '06'22'15

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage178,056 miles
Since last MOT+11,730 miles
PASS
Mileage166,326 miles
Since last MOT+15,021 miles
PASS
Mileage151,305 miles
Since last MOT+3,867 miles
PASS
Mileage147,438 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage147,438 miles
Since last MOT+4,191 miles
PASS
Mileage143,247 miles
Since last MOT+3,291 miles
PASS
Mileage139,956 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage139,952 miles
Since last MOT+5,214 miles
PASS
Mileage134,738 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage134,738 miles
Since last MOT+8,225 miles
PASS
Mileage126,513 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage126,513 miles
Since last MOT+9,669 miles
PASS
Mileage116,844 miles
Since last MOT+8,335 miles
PASS
Mileage108,509 miles
Since last MOT+9,697 miles
PASS
Mileage98,812 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,810 miles
Since last MOT+14,504 miles
PASS
Mileage84,306 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,306 miles
Since last MOT+17,057 miles
PASS
Mileage67,249 miles
Since last MOT+10,330 miles
PASS
Mileage56,919 miles
Since last MOT+9,200 miles
PASS
Mileage47,719 miles
Since last MOT+9,914 miles
PASS
Mileage37,805 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ53 ECN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRJ — Reading, Reading
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About RJ53 ECN

What car is RJ53 ECN?

RJ53 ECN is an black Volkswagen Bora, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RJ53 ECN?

The last recorded mileage for RJ53 ECN was 178,056 miles, recorded on 20 Sep 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ53 ECN passed its MOT?

RJ53 ECN has had 22 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (16 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 20 Sep 2022.

Is RJ53 ECN ULEZ compliant?

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

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