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 7 MOT tests on record, passing 4 and failing 3 (57% pass rate). It has 94,286 miles on the clock, averaging 13,390 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for RN53 UWK
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 94,286 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 240 |
| Average per year | 13,390 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 7 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RN53 UWK |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| 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 UWK
What car is RN53 UWK?
RN53 UWK is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Reading in 2004.
What is the mileage of RN53 UWK?
The last recorded mileage for RN53 UWK was 94,286 miles, recorded on 6 Dec 2012 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RN53 UWK passed its MOT?
RN53 UWK has had 7 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (4 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 6 Dec 2012.
Is RN53 UWK ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RN53 UWK 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 UWK?
RN53 UWK is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.