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 2004 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1781cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 120,702 miles on the clock, averaging 5,513 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for RL53 AWV
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 120,702 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 5,513 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RL53 AWV |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1781cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RL — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About RL53 AWV
What car is RL53 AWV?
RL53 AWV is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1781cc). First registered in Reading in 2004.
What is the mileage of RL53 AWV?
The last recorded mileage for RL53 AWV was 120,702 miles, recorded on 26 Apr 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RL53 AWV passed its MOT?
RL53 AWV has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 26 Apr 2023.
Is RL53 AWV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RL53 AWV is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is RL53 AWV?
RL53 AWV is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.