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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 121,524 miles on the clock, averaging 9,008 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for RJ53 UJV
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 121,524 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 8,658 |
| Average per year | 9,008 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RJ53 UJV |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| 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 UJV
What car is RJ53 UJV?
RJ53 UJV is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.
What is the mileage of RJ53 UJV?
The last recorded mileage for RJ53 UJV was 121,524 miles, recorded on 19 May 2015 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RJ53 UJV passed its MOT?
RJ53 UJV has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 19 May 2015.
Is RJ53 UJV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RJ53 UJV 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 UJV?
RJ53 UJV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.