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 Petrol 1781cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 156,299 miles on the clock, averaging 6,510 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for RN53 BLJ
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 156,299 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1 |
| Average per year | 6,510 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RN53 BLJ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1781cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RN — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About RN53 BLJ
What car is RN53 BLJ?
RN53 BLJ is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1781cc). First registered in Reading in 2004.
What is the mileage of RN53 BLJ?
The last recorded mileage for RN53 BLJ was 156,299 miles, recorded on 24 Jan 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RN53 BLJ passed its MOT?
RN53 BLJ has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 24 Jan 2017.
Is RN53 BLJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RN53 BLJ 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 RN53 BLJ?
RN53 BLJ is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.