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 18 and failing 6 (75% pass rate). It has 98,640 miles on the clock, averaging 4,512 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for RN53 HSC
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 98,640 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4,847 |
| Average per year | 4,512 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RN53 HSC |
| 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 HSC
What car is RN53 HSC?
RN53 HSC is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.
What is the mileage of RN53 HSC?
The last recorded mileage for RN53 HSC was 98,640 miles, recorded on 31 Jan 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RN53 HSC passed its MOT?
RN53 HSC has had 24 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (18 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 31 Jan 2025.
Is RN53 HSC ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RN53 HSC 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 HSC?
RN53 HSC is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.