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RX53 EYP

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 109,532 miles on the clock, averaging 7,489 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 EYP

MOT Status
Due date passed
109,532
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
7,489

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading109,532 miles
Reading date
Miles last year15
Average per year7,489
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RX53 EYP 28k48k69k89k110k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage109,532 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,517 miles
Since last MOT+5,043 miles
PASS
Mileage104,474 miles
Since last MOT+7,628 miles
PASS
Mileage96,846 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,846 miles
Since last MOT+9,603 miles
PASS
Mileage87,243 miles
Since last MOT+5,883 miles
PASS
Mileage81,360 miles
Since last MOT+5,330 miles
PASS
Mileage76,030 miles
Since last MOT+5,065 miles
PASS
Mileage70,965 miles
Since last MOT+6,225 miles
PASS
Mileage64,740 miles
Since last MOT+6,231 miles
PASS
Mileage58,509 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,509 miles
Since last MOT+10,240 miles
PASS
Mileage48,269 miles
Since last MOT+10,036 miles
PASS
Mileage38,233 miles
Since last MOT+10,189 miles
PASS
Mileage28,044 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About RX53 EYP

What car is RX53 EYP?

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

What is the mileage of RX53 EYP?

The last recorded mileage for RX53 EYP was 109,532 miles, recorded on 27 Sep 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RX53 EYP passed its MOT?

RX53 EYP has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 27 Sep 2017.

Is RX53 EYP ULEZ compliant?

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

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