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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 96,105 miles on the clock, averaging 5,711 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for RL53 BEJ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 96,105 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1,386 |
| Average per year | 5,711 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 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 BEJ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| 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 BEJ
What car is RL53 BEJ?
RL53 BEJ is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2004.
What is the mileage of RL53 BEJ?
The last recorded mileage for RL53 BEJ was 96,105 miles, recorded on 5 Jun 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RL53 BEJ passed its MOT?
RL53 BEJ has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 5 Jun 2019.
Is RL53 BEJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RL53 BEJ 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 BEJ?
RL53 BEJ is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.