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 2004 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1781cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing once (91% pass rate). It has 189,960 miles on the clock, averaging 18,469 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for RN53 GDA
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 189,960 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 13,482 |
| Average per year | 18,469 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RN53 GDA |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1781cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RN — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About RN53 GDA
What car is RN53 GDA?
RN53 GDA is an red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1781cc). First registered in Reading in 2004.
What is the mileage of RN53 GDA?
The last recorded mileage for RN53 GDA was 189,960 miles, recorded on 26 Feb 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RN53 GDA passed its MOT?
RN53 GDA has had 11 MOT tests with an 91% pass rate (10 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 26 Feb 2016.
Is RN53 GDA ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RN53 GDA is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, 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 GDA?
RN53 GDA is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.