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RX53 EWH

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 11 (58% pass rate). It has 130,197 miles on the clock, averaging 5,786 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for RX53 EWH

MOT Status
Due date passed
130,197
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2006
58%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 11 failed

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

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
5,786

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
6

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading130,197 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,786
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RX53 EWH 34k58k82k106k130k '06'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage130,197 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage130,197 miles
Since last MOT+8,840 miles
PASS
Mileage121,357 miles
Since last MOT+173 miles
PASS
Mileage121,184 miles
Since last MOT+5,319 miles
PASS
Mileage115,865 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,865 miles
Since last MOT+9,832 miles
PASS
Mileage106,033 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,033 miles
Since last MOT+6,352 miles
PASS
Mileage99,681 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,681 miles
Since last MOT+5,316 miles
PASS
Mileage94,365 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,365 miles
Since last MOT+6,583 miles
PASS
Mileage87,782 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,781 miles
Since last MOT+7,016 miles
PASS
Mileage80,765 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,765 miles
Since last MOT+5,244 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,521 miles
Since last MOT+5,938 miles
PASS
Mileage69,583 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,583 miles
Since last MOT+5,474 miles
PASS
Mileage64,109 miles
Since last MOT+5,464 miles
PASS
Mileage58,645 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,645 miles
Since last MOT+8,596 miles
PASS
Mileage50,049 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,049 miles
Since last MOT+8,584 miles
PASS
Mileage41,465 miles
Since last MOT+7,031 miles
PASS
Mileage34,434 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 EWH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRX — Reading, Reading
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About RX53 EWH

What car is RX53 EWH?

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

What is the mileage of RX53 EWH?

The last recorded mileage for RX53 EWH was 130,197 miles, recorded on 21 Jun 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RX53 EWH passed its MOT?

RX53 EWH has had 26 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (15 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 21 Jun 2023.

Is RX53 EWH ULEZ compliant?

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

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