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RJ53 URP

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1896cc has had 1 MOT test on record, passing every one. It has 77,147 miles on the clock at the last MOT. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for RJ53 URP

MOT Status
Due date passed
77,147
Last Mileage
Recorded
1
Total Tests
Since 2006
100%
Pass Rate
1 passed, 0 failed ✓

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

0

MOT failures recorded

Out of 1 tests on record
N/A

Average miles/year

Insufficient data
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

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Full MOT Test History 1 test on record

PASS
Mileage77,147 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ53 URP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRJ — Reading, Reading
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About RJ53 URP

What car is RJ53 URP?

RJ53 URP is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RJ53 URP?

The last recorded mileage for RJ53 URP was 77,147 miles, recorded on 21 Sep 2006 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ53 URP passed its MOT?

RJ53 URP has had 1 MOT tests with an 100% pass rate (1 pass, 0 failures). It last passed on 21 Sep 2006.

Is RJ53 URP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RJ53 URP is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is RJ53 URP?

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