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 1598cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 4 (60% pass rate). It has 81,721 miles on the clock, averaging 7,725 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 HTD
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About average| Latest reading | 81,721 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 7,725 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RN53 HTD |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RN — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About RN53 HTD
What car is RN53 HTD?
RN53 HTD is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Reading in 2004.
What is the mileage of RN53 HTD?
The last recorded mileage for RN53 HTD was 81,721 miles, recorded on 5 Jun 2014 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RN53 HTD passed its MOT?
RN53 HTD has had 10 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (6 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 5 Jun 2014.
Is RN53 HTD ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RN53 HTD 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 HTD?
RN53 HTD is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.