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RN53 GME

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 5 (78% pass rate). It has 120,363 miles on the clock, averaging 5,913 miles per year, below 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 GME

MOT Status
Due date passed
120,363
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
78%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
5,913

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading120,363 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,795
Average per year5,913
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RN53 GME 19k44k70k95k120k '06'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage120,363 miles
Since last MOT+1,795 miles
PASS
Mileage118,568 miles
Since last MOT+1,265 miles
PASS
Mileage117,303 miles
Since last MOT+1,639 miles
PASS
Mileage115,664 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,654 miles
Since last MOT+1,497 miles
PASS
Mileage114,157 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,156 miles
Since last MOT+3,008 miles
PASS
Mileage111,148 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,148 miles
Since last MOT+6,537 miles
PASS
Mileage104,611 miles
Since last MOT+7,689 miles
PASS
Mileage96,922 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,922 miles
Since last MOT+7,964 miles
PASS
Mileage88,958 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,958 miles
Since last MOT+7,945 miles
PASS
Mileage81,013 miles
Since last MOT+5,902 miles
PASS
Mileage75,111 miles
Since last MOT+6,958 miles
PASS
Mileage68,153 miles
Since last MOT+4,697 miles
PASS
Mileage63,456 miles
Since last MOT+8,399 miles
PASS
Mileage55,057 miles
Since last MOT+9,373 miles
PASS
Mileage45,684 miles
Since last MOT+10,062 miles
PASS
Mileage35,622 miles
Since last MOT+9,912 miles
PASS
Mileage25,710 miles
Since last MOT+6,919 miles
PASS
Mileage18,791 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN53 GME
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRN — Reading, Reading
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About RN53 GME

What car is RN53 GME?

RN53 GME is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RN53 GME?

The last recorded mileage for RN53 GME was 120,363 miles, recorded on 31 Jan 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RN53 GME passed its MOT?

RN53 GME has had 23 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (18 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 31 Jan 2024.

Is RN53 GME ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RN53 GME 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 GME?

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