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 Diesel 1896cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 3 (82% pass rate). It has 158,770 miles on the clock, averaging 10,499 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for RL53 AXA
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 158,770 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 10,499 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RL53 AXA |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RL — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About RL53 AXA
What car is RL53 AXA?
RL53 AXA is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2004.
What is the mileage of RL53 AXA?
The last recorded mileage for RL53 AXA was 158,770 miles, recorded on 6 Dec 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RL53 AXA passed its MOT?
RL53 AXA has had 17 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (14 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 6 Dec 2019.
Is RL53 AXA ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RL53 AXA is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is RL53 AXA?
RL53 AXA is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.