Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2003 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 2 (85% pass rate). It has 129,740 miles on the clock, averaging 8,034 miles per year, around 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 ESV
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 129,740 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4,548 |
| Average per year | 8,034 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RN53 ESV |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| 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 ESV
What car is RN53 ESV?
RN53 ESV is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.
What is the mileage of RN53 ESV?
The last recorded mileage for RN53 ESV was 129,740 miles, recorded on 25 Apr 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RN53 ESV passed its MOT?
RN53 ESV has had 13 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (11 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 25 Apr 2018.
Is RN53 ESV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RN53 ESV 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 ESV?
RN53 ESV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.