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RJ53 HHF

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 2792cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine2792cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£265–£630

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 2792cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 3 (70% pass rate). It has 197,124 miles on the clock, averaging 17,053 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 2.8 VR6 engine is known for aqp/aue and component.

MOT & Mileage History for RJ53 HHF

MOT Status
Due date passed
197,124
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
17,053

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading197,124 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year17,053
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RJ53 HHF 95k120k146k171k197k '06'12'09

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage197,124 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage197,121 miles
Since last MOT+16,516 miles
PASS
Mileage180,605 miles
Since last MOT+18,416 miles
PASS
Mileage162,189 miles
Since last MOT+20,959 miles
PASS
Mileage141,230 miles
Since last MOT+107 miles
FAIL
Mileage141,123 miles
Since last MOT+20,238 miles
PASS
Mileage120,885 miles
Since last MOT+24,570 miles
PASS
Mileage96,315 miles
Since last MOT+1,727 miles
PASS
Mileage94,588 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,588 miles

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AQP/AUE

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ53 HHF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2792cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRJ — Reading, Reading
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About RJ53 HHF

What car is RJ53 HHF?

RJ53 HHF is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (2792cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RJ53 HHF?

The last recorded mileage for RJ53 HHF was 197,124 miles, recorded on 12 Nov 2012 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ53 HHF passed its MOT?

RJ53 HHF has had 10 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (7 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 12 Nov 2012.

Is RJ53 HHF ULEZ compliant?

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

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