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 1390cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 10 (58% pass rate). It has 142,635 miles on the clock, averaging 7,350 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for RN53 DCX
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 142,635 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 7,350 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RN53 DCX |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RN — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About RN53 DCX
What car is RN53 DCX?
RN53 DCX is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.
What is the mileage of RN53 DCX?
The last recorded mileage for RN53 DCX was 142,635 miles, recorded on 26 Jun 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RN53 DCX passed its MOT?
RN53 DCX has had 24 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (14 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 26 Jun 2021.
Is RN53 DCX ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RN53 DCX 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 DCX?
RN53 DCX is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.