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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 5 (64% pass rate). It has 121,200 miles on the clock, averaging 10,364 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 BOU
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 121,200 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 10,364 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RN53 BOU |
| 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 BOU
What car is RN53 BOU?
RN53 BOU is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.
What is the mileage of RN53 BOU?
The last recorded mileage for RN53 BOU was 121,200 miles, recorded on 30 Jul 2015 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RN53 BOU passed its MOT?
RN53 BOU has had 14 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (9 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 30 Jul 2015.
Is RN53 BOU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RN53 BOU 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 BOU?
RN53 BOU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.