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RX53 CWF

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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 6 (76% pass rate). It has 99,217 miles on the clock, averaging 3,766 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 CWF

MOT Status
Due date passed
99,217
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
76%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
3,766

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 reading99,217 miles
Reading date
Average per year3,766
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RX53 CWF 28k46k63k81k99k '06'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage99,217 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,217 miles
Since last MOT+2,037 miles
PASS
Mileage97,180 miles
Since last MOT+3,775 miles
PASS
Mileage93,405 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,405 miles
Since last MOT+3,051 miles
PASS
Mileage90,354 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,351 miles
Since last MOT+3,182 miles
PASS
Mileage87,169 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,159 miles
Since last MOT+1,533 miles
PASS
Mileage85,626 miles
Since last MOT+2,900 miles
PASS
Mileage82,726 miles
Since last MOT+2,529 miles
PASS
Mileage80,197 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,197 miles
Since last MOT+2,790 miles
PASS
Mileage77,407 miles
Since last MOT+2,315 miles
PASS
Mileage75,092 miles
Since last MOT+2,391 miles
PASS
Mileage72,701 miles
Since last MOT+3,092 miles
PASS
Mileage69,609 miles
Since last MOT+2,977 miles
PASS
Mileage66,632 miles
Since last MOT+3,578 miles
PASS
Mileage63,054 miles
Since last MOT+6,931 miles
PASS
Mileage56,123 miles
Since last MOT+2,579 miles
PASS
Mileage53,544 miles
Since last MOT+9,115 miles
PASS
Mileage44,429 miles
Since last MOT+358 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,071 miles
Since last MOT+9,362 miles
PASS
Mileage34,709 miles
Since last MOT+7,079 miles
PASS
Mileage27,630 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 CWF
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 CWF

What car is RX53 CWF?

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

What is the mileage of RX53 CWF?

The last recorded mileage for RX53 CWF was 99,217 miles, recorded on 30 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RX53 CWF passed its MOT?

RX53 CWF has had 25 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (19 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 30 Sep 2025.

Is RX53 CWF ULEZ compliant?

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

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