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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 183,765 miles on the clock, averaging 10,006 miles per year, above 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 OBY
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 183,765 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 25 |
| Average per year | 10,006 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RN53 OBY |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Red |
| 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 OBY
What car is RN53 OBY?
RN53 OBY is an red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Reading in 2004.
What is the mileage of RN53 OBY?
The last recorded mileage for RN53 OBY was 183,765 miles, recorded on 15 Feb 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RN53 OBY passed its MOT?
RN53 OBY has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 15 Feb 2021.
Is RN53 OBY ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RN53 OBY 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 OBY?
RN53 OBY is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.