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RJ53 VJG

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
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 1598cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 4 (79% pass rate). It has 109,441 miles on the clock, averaging 6,124 miles per year, below 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 VJG

MOT Status
Due date passed
109,441
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
79%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
6,124

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading109,441 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,124
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RJ53 VJG 21k43k65k87k109k '06'21'16

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage109,441 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,441 miles
Since last MOT+494 miles
PASS
Mileage108,947 miles
Since last MOT+4,731 miles
PASS
Mileage104,216 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,216 miles
Since last MOT+8,200 miles
PASS
Mileage96,016 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,010 miles
Since last MOT+9,333 miles
PASS
Mileage86,677 miles
Since last MOT+6,021 miles
PASS
Mileage80,656 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,656 miles
Since last MOT+9,405 miles
PASS
Mileage71,251 miles
Since last MOT+22,187 miles
PASS
Mileage49,064 miles
Since last MOT+10,908 miles
PASS
Mileage38,156 miles
Since last MOT+3,139 miles
PASS
Mileage35,017 miles
Since last MOT+2,897 miles
PASS
Mileage32,120 miles
Since last MOT+3,193 miles
PASS
Mileage28,927 miles
Since last MOT+2,950 miles
PASS
Mileage25,977 miles
Since last MOT+2,725 miles
PASS
Mileage23,252 miles
Since last MOT+2,189 miles
PASS
Mileage21,063 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ53 VJG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRJ — Reading, Reading
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About RJ53 VJG

What car is RJ53 VJG?

RJ53 VJG is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RJ53 VJG?

The last recorded mileage for RJ53 VJG was 109,441 miles, recorded on 5 May 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ53 VJG passed its MOT?

RJ53 VJG has had 19 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (15 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 5 May 2021.

Is RJ53 VJG ULEZ compliant?

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

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