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RJ53 WOV

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1390cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 6 (76% pass rate). It has 108,331 miles on the clock, averaging 5,212 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for RJ53 WOV

MOT Status
Due date passed
108,331
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
76%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
5,212

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

Below average
Latest reading108,331 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,373
Average per year5,212
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RJ53 WOV 14k37k61k85k108k '06'24'15

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage108,331 miles
Since last MOT+10,373 miles
PASS
Mileage97,958 miles
Since last MOT+8,611 miles
PASS
Mileage89,347 miles
Since last MOT+8,728 miles
PASS
Mileage80,619 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,619 miles
Since last MOT+3,631 miles
PASS
Mileage76,988 miles
Since last MOT+3,353 miles
PASS
Mileage73,635 miles
Since last MOT+4,386 miles
PASS
Mileage69,249 miles
Since last MOT+5,111 miles
PASS
Mileage64,138 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,138 miles
Since last MOT+5,724 miles
PASS
Mileage58,414 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,414 miles
Since last MOT+7,642 miles
PASS
Mileage50,772 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,772 miles
Since last MOT+8,442 miles
PASS
Mileage42,330 miles
Since last MOT+3,664 miles
PASS
Mileage38,666 miles
Since last MOT+1,814 miles
PASS
Mileage36,852 miles
Since last MOT+2,673 miles
PASS
Mileage34,179 miles
Since last MOT+2,946 miles
PASS
Mileage31,233 miles
Since last MOT+4,099 miles
PASS
Mileage27,134 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage27,134 miles
Since last MOT+4,588 miles
PASS
Mileage22,546 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage22,546 miles
Since last MOT+3,891 miles
PASS
Mileage18,655 miles
Since last MOT+5,110 miles
PASS
Mileage13,545 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ53 WOV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRJ — Reading, Reading
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About RJ53 WOV

What car is RJ53 WOV?

RJ53 WOV is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RJ53 WOV?

The last recorded mileage for RJ53 WOV was 108,331 miles, recorded on 14 Nov 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ53 WOV passed its MOT?

RJ53 WOV has had 25 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (19 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 14 Nov 2024.

Is RJ53 WOV ULEZ compliant?

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

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