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RN53 CZZ

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 Diesel 1896cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 8 (60% pass rate). It has 200,560 miles on the clock, averaging 11,510 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for RN53 CZZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
200,560
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
60%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 8 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
11,510

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading200,560 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5
Average per year11,510
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RN53 CZZ 74k105k137k169k201k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage200,560 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage200,555 miles
Since last MOT+4,446 miles
PASS
Mileage196,109 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage196,103 miles
Since last MOT+6,396 miles
PASS
Mileage189,707 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage189,693 miles
Since last MOT+6,862 miles
PASS
Mileage182,831 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage182,831 miles
Since last MOT+22,708 miles
PASS
Mileage160,123 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage160,123 miles
Since last MOT+17,669 miles
PASS
Mileage142,454 miles
Since last MOT+10,981 miles
PASS
Mileage131,473 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,473 miles
Since last MOT+4,088 miles
PASS
Mileage127,385 miles
Since last MOT+9,645 miles
PASS
Mileage117,740 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,740 miles
Since last MOT+18,080 miles
PASS
Mileage99,660 miles
Since last MOT+9,670 miles
PASS
Mileage89,990 miles
Since last MOT+16,310 miles
PASS
Mileage73,680 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,680 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN53 CZZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRN — Reading, Reading
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About RN53 CZZ

What car is RN53 CZZ?

RN53 CZZ is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RN53 CZZ?

The last recorded mileage for RN53 CZZ was 200,560 miles, recorded on 14 Nov 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RN53 CZZ passed its MOT?

RN53 CZZ has had 20 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (12 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 14 Nov 2017.

Is RN53 CZZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RN53 CZZ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is RN53 CZZ?

RN53 CZZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.