Free MOT Check →Full MOT history & mileage Service History £6.99 →Full refund if no data found Full Car Check £7.49 →Crashed, financed & ownership data by Experian
RJ53 UKN

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1781cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1781cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 1781cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 3 (87% pass rate). It has 79,950 miles on the clock, averaging 3,925 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RJ53 UKN

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
79,950
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
87%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
3,925

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading79,950 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,562
Average per year3,925
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RJ53 UKN 5k24k43k61k80k '06'25'17

Check RJ53 UKN

Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage79,950 miles
Since last MOT+1,562 miles
PASS
Mileage78,388 miles
Since last MOT+1,375 miles
PASS
Mileage77,013 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,006 miles
Since last MOT+1,571 miles
PASS
Mileage75,435 miles
Since last MOT+2,000 miles
PASS
Mileage73,435 miles
Since last MOT+1,673 miles
PASS
Mileage71,762 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,762 miles
Since last MOT+1,674 miles
PASS
Mileage70,088 miles
Since last MOT+4,263 miles
PASS
Mileage65,825 miles
Since last MOT+6,641 miles
PASS
Mileage59,184 miles
Since last MOT+4,642 miles
PASS
Mileage54,542 miles
Since last MOT+2,660 miles
PASS
Mileage51,882 miles
Since last MOT+3,432 miles
PASS
Mileage48,450 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,449 miles
Since last MOT+5,288 miles
PASS
Mileage43,161 miles
Since last MOT+4,940 miles
PASS
Mileage38,221 miles
Since last MOT+4,388 miles
PASS
Mileage33,833 miles
Since last MOT+5,016 miles
PASS
Mileage28,817 miles
Since last MOT+5,421 miles
PASS
Mileage23,396 miles
Since last MOT+4,833 miles
PASS
Mileage18,563 miles
Since last MOT+6,111 miles
PASS
Mileage12,452 miles
Since last MOT+7,240 miles
PASS
Mileage5,212 miles

Similar cars to consider

Buyers comparing the Volkswagen Golf often also look at these models. Check their MOT history and reliability before deciding:

Read our Volkswagen Golf Buyer's Guide →

Common faults, what to check, and what to pay

Explore more about the Volkswagen Golf

Thinking about buying this car? These resources will help you make an informed decision.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ53 UKN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1781cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRJ — Reading, Reading
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

More RJ53 U plates

Browse all RJ53 U registrations from Reading.

About RJ53 UKN

What car is RJ53 UKN?

RJ53 UKN is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1781cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RJ53 UKN?

The last recorded mileage for RJ53 UKN was 79,950 miles, recorded on 3 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ53 UKN passed its MOT?

RJ53 UKN has had 23 MOT tests with an 87% pass rate (20 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 3 Dec 2025.

Is RJ53 UKN ULEZ compliant?

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

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