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RJ53 YZD

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1595cc

Grey Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1595cc
ColourGrey
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 1595cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing once (92% pass rate). It has 55,116 miles on the clock, averaging 4,120 miles per year, well 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 YZD

MOT Status
Due date passed
55,116
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
92%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
4,120

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading55,116 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,301
Average per year4,120
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RJ53 YZD 14k24k35k45k55k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage55,116 miles
Since last MOT+2,301 miles
PASS
Mileage52,815 miles
Since last MOT+3,731 miles
PASS
Mileage49,084 miles
Since last MOT+3,910 miles
PASS
Mileage45,174 miles
Since last MOT+5,257 miles
PASS
Mileage39,917 miles
Since last MOT+5,467 miles
PASS
Mileage34,450 miles
Since last MOT+6,250 miles
PASS
Mileage28,200 miles
Since last MOT+4,734 miles
PASS
Mileage23,466 miles
Since last MOT+43 miles
FAIL
Mileage23,423 miles
Since last MOT+4,809 miles
PASS
Mileage18,614 miles
Since last MOT+2,210 miles
PASS
Mileage16,404 miles
Since last MOT+2,435 miles
PASS
Mileage13,969 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ53 YZD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1595cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRJ — Reading, Reading
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About RJ53 YZD

What car is RJ53 YZD?

RJ53 YZD is an grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RJ53 YZD?

The last recorded mileage for RJ53 YZD was 55,116 miles, recorded on 6 Oct 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ53 YZD passed its MOT?

RJ53 YZD has had 12 MOT tests with an 92% pass rate (11 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 6 Oct 2016.

Is RJ53 YZD ULEZ compliant?

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

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