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 1598cc has had 31 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 12 (61% pass rate). It has 99,947 miles on the clock, averaging 4,355 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 JZD
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 99,947 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 13 |
| Average per year | 4,355 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 31 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RJ53 JZD |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Green |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RJ — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About RJ53 JZD
What car is RJ53 JZD?
RJ53 JZD is an green Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.
What is the mileage of RJ53 JZD?
The last recorded mileage for RJ53 JZD was 99,947 miles, recorded on 8 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RJ53 JZD passed its MOT?
RJ53 JZD has had 31 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (19 passes, 12 failures). It last passed on 8 Oct 2025.
Is RJ53 JZD ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RJ53 JZD 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 JZD?
RJ53 JZD is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.