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 1781cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 140,659 miles on the clock, averaging 13,458 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for RJ53 VGT
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 140,659 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 6,405 |
| Average per year | 13,458 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RJ53 VGT |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1781cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RJ — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About RJ53 VGT
What car is RJ53 VGT?
RJ53 VGT is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1781cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.
What is the mileage of RJ53 VGT?
The last recorded mileage for RJ53 VGT was 140,659 miles, recorded on 27 Jan 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RJ53 VGT passed its MOT?
RJ53 VGT has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 27 Jan 2016.
Is RJ53 VGT ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RJ53 VGT 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 VGT?
RJ53 VGT is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.