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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 2 (85% pass rate). It has 171,985 miles on the clock, averaging 8,720 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for RL53 HLD
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 171,985 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 5,094 |
| Average per year | 8,720 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 13 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 HLD |
| 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 HLD
What car is RL53 HLD?
RL53 HLD is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2004.
What is the mileage of RL53 HLD?
The last recorded mileage for RL53 HLD was 171,985 miles, recorded on 26 May 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RL53 HLD passed its MOT?
RL53 HLD has had 13 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (11 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 26 May 2017.
Is RL53 HLD ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RL53 HLD 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 HLD?
RL53 HLD is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.