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RX53 DVH

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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 2 (80% pass rate). It has 167,837 miles on the clock, averaging 16,517 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 DVH

MOT Status
Due date passed
167,837
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
16,517

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 reading167,837 miles
Reading date
Miles last year19,530
Average per year16,517
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RX53 DVH 44k75k106k137k168k '06'14'10

Check RX53 DVH

Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage167,837 miles
Since last MOT+19,530 miles
PASS
Mileage148,307 miles
Since last MOT+6,841 miles
PASS
Mileage141,466 miles
Since last MOT+11,058 miles
PASS
Mileage130,408 miles
Since last MOT+12,588 miles
PASS
Mileage117,820 miles
Since last MOT+216 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,604 miles
Since last MOT+47,322 miles
PASS
Mileage70,282 miles
Since last MOT+11,325 miles
PASS
Mileage58,957 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,948 miles
Since last MOT+15,249 miles
PASS
Mileage43,699 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 DVH
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 DVH

What car is RX53 DVH?

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

What is the mileage of RX53 DVH?

The last recorded mileage for RX53 DVH was 167,837 miles, recorded on 8 May 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RX53 DVH passed its MOT?

RX53 DVH has had 10 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (8 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 8 May 2014.

Is RX53 DVH ULEZ compliant?

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

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