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 Petrol 1598cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing once (90% pass rate). It has 89,676 miles on the clock, averaging 7,613 miles per year, around 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 EXV
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About average| Latest reading | 89,676 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 15,030 |
| Average per year | 7,613 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RX53 EXV |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RX — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About RX53 EXV
What car is RX53 EXV?
RX53 EXV is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.
What is the mileage of RX53 EXV?
The last recorded mileage for RX53 EXV was 89,676 miles, recorded on 24 Jun 2015 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RX53 EXV passed its MOT?
RX53 EXV has had 10 MOT tests with an 90% pass rate (9 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 24 Jun 2015.
Is RX53 EXV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RX53 EXV 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 EXV?
RX53 EXV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.