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RN53 UWZ

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 Diesel 1896cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 3 (85% pass rate). It has 206,105 miles on the clock, averaging 10,665 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for RN53 UWZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
206,105
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2007
85%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 3 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
10,665

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading206,105 miles
Reading date
Miles last year23,436
Average per year10,665
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RN53 UWZ 34k77k120k163k206k '07'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage206,105 miles
Since last MOT+23,436 miles
PASS
Mileage182,669 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage182,669 miles
Since last MOT+6,458 miles
PASS
Mileage176,211 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage176,209 miles
Since last MOT+12,623 miles
PASS
Mileage163,586 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage163,585 miles
Since last MOT+7,252 miles
PASS
Mileage156,333 miles
Since last MOT+717 miles
PASS
Mileage155,616 miles
Since last MOT+4,104 miles
PASS
Mileage151,512 miles
Since last MOT+2,358 miles
PASS
Mileage149,154 miles
Since last MOT+12,077 miles
PASS
Mileage137,077 miles
Since last MOT+9,541 miles
PASS
Mileage127,536 miles
Since last MOT+4,446 miles
PASS
Mileage123,090 miles
Since last MOT+17,232 miles
PASS
Mileage105,858 miles
Since last MOT+7,614 miles
PASS
Mileage98,244 miles
Since last MOT+16,347 miles
PASS
Mileage81,897 miles
Since last MOT+17,877 miles
PASS
Mileage64,020 miles
Since last MOT+17,580 miles
PASS
Mileage46,440 miles
Since last MOT+12,375 miles
PASS
Mileage34,065 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN53 UWZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeRN — Reading, Reading
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About RN53 UWZ

What car is RN53 UWZ?

RN53 UWZ is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2004.

What is the mileage of RN53 UWZ?

The last recorded mileage for RN53 UWZ was 206,105 miles, recorded on 13 Mar 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RN53 UWZ passed its MOT?

RN53 UWZ has had 20 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (17 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 13 Mar 2023.

Is RN53 UWZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RN53 UWZ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is RN53 UWZ?

RN53 UWZ is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.