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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 Fiat Idea Diesel 1248cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 93,893 miles on the clock, averaging 5,562 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for RL53 VWU
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 93,893 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1 |
| Average per year | 5,562 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RL53 VWU |
| Make | Fiat |
| Model | Idea |
| Colour | Orange |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1248cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RL — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About RL53 VWU
What car is RL53 VWU?
RL53 VWU is an orange Fiat Idea, diesel (1248cc). First registered in Reading in 2004.
What is the mileage of RL53 VWU?
The last recorded mileage for RL53 VWU was 93,893 miles, recorded on 5 Feb 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RL53 VWU passed its MOT?
RL53 VWU has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 5 Feb 2019.
Is RL53 VWU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RL53 VWU 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 VWU?
RL53 VWU is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.