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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 4 (83% pass rate). It has 166,082 miles on the clock, averaging 7,126 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 FSF
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 166,082 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 209 |
| Average per year | 7,126 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 24 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 FSF |
| 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 FSF
What car is RL53 FSF?
RL53 FSF is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2004.
What is the mileage of RL53 FSF?
The last recorded mileage for RL53 FSF was 166,082 miles, recorded on 30 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RL53 FSF passed its MOT?
RL53 FSF has had 24 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (20 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 30 Jan 2026.
Is RL53 FSF ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RL53 FSF 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 FSF?
RL53 FSF is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.