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RL53 FKR

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
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 2004 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 28 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 10 (64% pass rate). It has 199,029 miles on the clock, averaging 9,394 miles per year, above 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 FKR

MOT Status
Due date passed
199,029
Last Mileage
Recorded
28
Total Tests
Since 2007
64%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 28 tests on record
9,394

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading199,029 miles
Reading date
Miles last year701
Average per year9,394
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RL53 FKR 37k77k118k158k199k '07'24'17

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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record

PASS
Mileage199,029 miles
Since last MOT+701 miles
FAIL
Mileage198,328 miles
Since last MOT+3,229 miles
PASS
Mileage195,099 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage195,099 miles
Since last MOT+2,503 miles
PASS
Mileage192,596 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage192,596 miles
Since last MOT+2,650 miles
PASS
Mileage189,946 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage189,946 miles
Since last MOT+2,366 miles
PASS
Mileage187,580 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage187,576 miles
Since last MOT+7,010 miles
PASS
Mileage180,566 miles
Since last MOT+91 miles
FAIL
Mileage180,475 miles
Since last MOT+7,618 miles
PASS
Mileage172,857 miles
Since last MOT+10,596 miles
PASS
Mileage162,261 miles
Since last MOT+10,102 miles
PASS
Mileage152,159 miles
Since last MOT+10,368 miles
PASS
Mileage141,791 miles
Since last MOT+12,495 miles
PASS
Mileage129,296 miles
Since last MOT+13,927 miles
PASS
Mileage115,369 miles
Since last MOT+10,029 miles
PASS
Mileage105,340 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,340 miles
Since last MOT+10,056 miles
PASS
Mileage95,284 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,284 miles
Since last MOT+12,694 miles
PASS
Mileage82,590 miles
Since last MOT+13,086 miles
PASS
Mileage69,504 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,504 miles
Since last MOT+18,554 miles
PASS
Mileage50,950 miles
Since last MOT+14,383 miles
PASS
Mileage36,567 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage36,567 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL53 FKR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeRL — Reading, Reading
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About RL53 FKR

What car is RL53 FKR?

RL53 FKR is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Reading in 2004.

What is the mileage of RL53 FKR?

The last recorded mileage for RL53 FKR was 199,029 miles, recorded on 3 May 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RL53 FKR passed its MOT?

RL53 FKR has had 28 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (18 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 3 May 2024.

Is RL53 FKR ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RL53 FKR 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 FKR?

RL53 FKR is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.