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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 111,784 miles on the clock, averaging 8,006 miles per year, around 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 UKA
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 111,784 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 101 |
| Average per year | 8,006 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RJ53 UKA |
| 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 UKA
What car is RJ53 UKA?
RJ53 UKA is an green Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.
What is the mileage of RJ53 UKA?
The last recorded mileage for RJ53 UKA was 111,784 miles, recorded on 25 Jan 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RJ53 UKA passed its MOT?
RJ53 UKA has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 25 Jan 2017.
Is RJ53 UKA ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RJ53 UKA 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 UKA?
RJ53 UKA is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.