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 2003 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 7 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing 2 (71% pass rate). It has 79,728 miles on the clock, averaging 10,563 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.
MOT & Mileage History for RN53 BMO
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 79,728 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4,405 |
| Average per year | 10,563 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 7 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RN53 BMO |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RN — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About RN53 BMO
What car is RN53 BMO?
RN53 BMO is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.
What is the mileage of RN53 BMO?
The last recorded mileage for RN53 BMO was 79,728 miles, recorded on 16 Nov 2011 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RN53 BMO passed its MOT?
RN53 BMO has had 7 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (5 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 16 Nov 2011.
Is RN53 BMO ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RN53 BMO is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, 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 BMO?
RN53 BMO is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.