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 1896cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 3 (85% pass rate). It has 114,404 miles on the clock, averaging 4,984 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for RX53 EBL
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 114,404 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4,515 |
| Average per year | 4,984 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record
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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
| Registration | RX53 EBL |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RX — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About RX53 EBL
What car is RX53 EBL?
RX53 EBL is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.
What is the mileage of RX53 EBL?
The last recorded mileage for RX53 EBL was 114,404 miles, recorded on 31 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RX53 EBL passed its MOT?
RX53 EBL has had 20 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (17 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 31 Oct 2025.
Is RX53 EBL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RX53 EBL 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 EBL?
RX53 EBL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.