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 Diesel 2000cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 2 (85% pass rate). It has 155,877 miles on the clock, averaging 8,559 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for RN53 HRL
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 155,877 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 7,535 |
| Average per year | 8,559 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RN53 HRL |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 2000cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RN — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About RN53 HRL
What car is RN53 HRL?
RN53 HRL is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (2000cc). First registered in Reading in 2004.
What is the mileage of RN53 HRL?
The last recorded mileage for RN53 HRL was 155,877 miles, recorded on 26 Oct 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RN53 HRL passed its MOT?
RN53 HRL has had 13 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (11 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 26 Oct 2016.
Is RN53 HRL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RN53 HRL is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2004, 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 HRL?
RN53 HRL is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.