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 2003 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1968cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 143,823 miles on the clock, averaging 7,256 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for RX53 BUO
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 143,823 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 7,256 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RX53 BUO |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1968cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RX — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About RX53 BUO
What car is RX53 BUO?
RX53 BUO is an grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.
What is the mileage of RX53 BUO?
The last recorded mileage for RX53 BUO was 143,823 miles, recorded on 3 Jun 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RX53 BUO passed its MOT?
RX53 BUO has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 3 Jun 2017.
Is RX53 BUO ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RX53 BUO is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is RX53 BUO?
RX53 BUO is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.