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RX53 BRZ

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 2003 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 7 (70% pass rate). It has 73,710 miles on the clock, averaging 3,944 miles per year, well below 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 RX53 BRZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
73,710
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
3,944

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading73,710 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,644
Average per year3,944
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RX53 BRZ 15k29k44k59k74k '06'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage73,710 miles
Since last MOT+1,644 miles
PASS
Mileage72,066 miles
Since last MOT+5,046 miles
PASS
Mileage67,020 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,018 miles
Since last MOT+3,140 miles
PASS
Mileage63,878 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,876 miles
Since last MOT+547 miles
PASS
Mileage63,329 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,326 miles
Since last MOT+772 miles
PASS
Mileage62,554 miles
Since last MOT+4,427 miles
PASS
Mileage58,127 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,127 miles
Since last MOT+5,103 miles
PASS
Mileage53,024 miles
Since last MOT+5,145 miles
PASS
Mileage47,879 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,879 miles
Since last MOT+4,663 miles
PASS
Mileage43,216 miles
Since last MOT+5,212 miles
PASS
Mileage38,004 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,004 miles
Since last MOT+5,195 miles
PASS
Mileage32,809 miles
Since last MOT+4,572 miles
PASS
Mileage28,237 miles
Since last MOT+5,239 miles
PASS
Mileage22,998 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage22,998 miles
Since last MOT+4,394 miles
PASS
Mileage18,604 miles
Since last MOT+4,096 miles
PASS
Mileage14,508 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 BRZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRX — Reading, Reading
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About RX53 BRZ

What car is RX53 BRZ?

RX53 BRZ is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RX53 BRZ?

The last recorded mileage for RX53 BRZ was 73,710 miles, recorded on 9 Oct 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RX53 BRZ passed its MOT?

RX53 BRZ has had 23 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (16 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 9 Oct 2021.

Is RX53 BRZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RX53 BRZ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is RX53 BRZ?

RX53 BRZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.