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RJ53 KCU

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1390cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 107,620 miles on the clock, averaging 7,905 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for RJ53 KCU

MOT Status
Due date passed
107,620
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
79%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
7,905

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 reading107,620 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,905
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RJ53 KCU 25k46k66k87k108k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage107,620 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,620 miles
Since last MOT+6,804 miles
PASS
Mileage100,816 miles
Since last MOT+7,939 miles
PASS
Mileage92,877 miles
Since last MOT+7,055 miles
PASS
Mileage85,822 miles
Since last MOT+4,879 miles
PASS
Mileage80,943 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,943 miles
Since last MOT+11,365 miles
PASS
Mileage69,578 miles
Since last MOT+10,283 miles
PASS
Mileage59,295 miles
Since last MOT+8,090 miles
PASS
Mileage51,205 miles
Since last MOT+9,008 miles
PASS
Mileage42,197 miles
Since last MOT+6,958 miles
PASS
Mileage35,239 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,239 miles
Since last MOT+10,147 miles
PASS
Mileage25,092 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ53 KCU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRJ — Reading, Reading
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About RJ53 KCU

What car is RJ53 KCU?

RJ53 KCU is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RJ53 KCU?

The last recorded mileage for RJ53 KCU was 107,620 miles, recorded on 28 Jan 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ53 KCU passed its MOT?

RJ53 KCU has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 28 Jan 2017.

Is RJ53 KCU ULEZ compliant?

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

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