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 1598cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 115,369 miles on the clock, averaging 7,007 miles per year, 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 RL53 DFY
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 115,369 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 7,007 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RL53 DFY |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RL — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About RL53 DFY
What car is RL53 DFY?
RL53 DFY is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Reading in 2004.
What is the mileage of RL53 DFY?
The last recorded mileage for RL53 DFY was 115,369 miles, recorded on 5 Dec 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RL53 DFY passed its MOT?
RL53 DFY has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 5 Dec 2018.
Is RL53 DFY ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RL53 DFY 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 DFY?
RL53 DFY is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.