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RX53 DLV

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Grey Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourGrey
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 133,856 miles on the clock, averaging 9,967 miles per year, above 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 DLV

MOT Status
Due date passed
133,856
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
9,967

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading133,856 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,967
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RX53 DLV 23k50k78k106k134k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage133,856 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage133,856 miles
Since last MOT+7,206 miles
PASS
Mileage126,650 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage126,650 miles
Since last MOT+12,277 miles
PASS
Mileage114,373 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,373 miles
Since last MOT+17,930 miles
PASS
Mileage96,443 miles
Since last MOT+18 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,425 miles
Since last MOT+13,193 miles
PASS
Mileage83,232 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,232 miles
Since last MOT+14,078 miles
PASS
Mileage69,154 miles
Since last MOT+7,438 miles
PASS
Mileage61,716 miles
Since last MOT+7,662 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,054 miles
Since last MOT+11,724 miles
PASS
Mileage42,330 miles
Since last MOT+5,531 miles
PASS
Mileage36,799 miles
Since last MOT+6,911 miles
PASS
Mileage29,888 miles
Since last MOT+7,373 miles
PASS
Mileage22,515 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About RX53 DLV

What car is RX53 DLV?

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

What is the mileage of RX53 DLV?

The last recorded mileage for RX53 DLV was 133,856 miles, recorded on 21 Dec 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RX53 DLV passed its MOT?

RX53 DLV has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 21 Dec 2017.

Is RX53 DLV ULEZ compliant?

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

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