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 1390cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 8 (64% pass rate). It has 160,404 miles on the clock, averaging 7,298 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for RJ53 KHU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 160,404 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 42 |
| Average per year | 7,298 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RJ53 KHU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RJ — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About RJ53 KHU
What car is RJ53 KHU?
RJ53 KHU is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.
What is the mileage of RJ53 KHU?
The last recorded mileage for RJ53 KHU was 160,404 miles, recorded on 28 Jan 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RJ53 KHU passed its MOT?
RJ53 KHU has had 22 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (14 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 28 Jan 2022.
Is RJ53 KHU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RJ53 KHU 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 KHU?
RJ53 KHU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.