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 Lupo Petrol 1390cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 5 (79% pass rate). It has 29,941 miles on the clock, averaging 1,233 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for RL53 TCU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 29,941 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 699 |
| Average per year | 1,233 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RL53 TCU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Lupo |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RL — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About RL53 TCU
What car is RL53 TCU?
RL53 TCU is an silver Volkswagen Lupo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Reading in 2004.
What is the mileage of RL53 TCU?
The last recorded mileage for RL53 TCU was 29,941 miles, recorded on 5 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RL53 TCU passed its MOT?
RL53 TCU has had 24 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (19 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 5 Feb 2026.
Is RL53 TCU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RL53 TCU 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 TCU?
RL53 TCU is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.