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 1390cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 102,845 miles on the clock, averaging 6,190 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for RN53 NCV
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 102,845 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | -3 |
| Average per year | 6,190 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RN53 NCV |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RN — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About RN53 NCV
What car is RN53 NCV?
RN53 NCV is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Reading in 2004.
What is the mileage of RN53 NCV?
The last recorded mileage for RN53 NCV was 102,845 miles, recorded on 11 Dec 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RN53 NCV passed its MOT?
RN53 NCV has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 11 Dec 2017.
Is RN53 NCV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RN53 NCV 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 NCV?
RN53 NCV is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.