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RX53 CJO

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 2003 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 7 (59% pass rate). It has 193,832 miles on the clock, averaging 15,798 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 RX53 CJO

MOT Status
Due date passed
193,832
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
59%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
15,798

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading193,832 miles
Reading date
Average per year15,798
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RX53 CJO 42k80k118k156k194k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage193,832 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage193,832 miles
Since last MOT+29,426 miles
PASS
Mileage164,406 miles
Since last MOT+691 miles
FAIL
Mileage163,715 miles
Since last MOT+26,650 miles
PASS
Mileage137,065 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage137,061 miles
Since last MOT+1,890 miles
PASS
Mileage135,171 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage135,171 miles
Since last MOT+23,413 miles
PASS
Mileage111,758 miles
Since last MOT+16,778 miles
PASS
Mileage94,980 miles
Since last MOT+10,001 miles
PASS
Mileage84,979 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,967 miles
Since last MOT+11,778 miles
PASS
Mileage73,189 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,181 miles
Since last MOT+13,613 miles
PASS
Mileage59,568 miles
Since last MOT+17,899 miles
PASS
Mileage41,669 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,669 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 CJO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRX — Reading, Reading
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About RX53 CJO

What car is RX53 CJO?

RX53 CJO is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RX53 CJO?

The last recorded mileage for RX53 CJO was 193,832 miles, recorded on 20 May 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RX53 CJO passed its MOT?

RX53 CJO has had 17 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (10 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 20 May 2016.

Is RX53 CJO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RX53 CJO 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 CJO?

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