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 1781cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 2 (88% pass rate). It has 146,707 miles on the clock, averaging 5,791 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for RJ53 HDF
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 146,707 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3,105 |
| Average per year | 5,791 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RJ53 HDF |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1781cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RJ — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About RJ53 HDF
What car is RJ53 HDF?
RJ53 HDF is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1781cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.
What is the mileage of RJ53 HDF?
The last recorded mileage for RJ53 HDF was 146,707 miles, recorded on 31 Jan 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RJ53 HDF passed its MOT?
RJ53 HDF has had 17 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (15 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 31 Jan 2025.
Is RJ53 HDF ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RJ53 HDF 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 HDF?
RJ53 HDF is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.