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RX53 FVH

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
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 7 MOT tests on record, passing every one. It has 45,728 miles on the clock, averaging 6,160 miles per year, below 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 FVH

MOT Status
Due date passed
45,728
Last Mileage
Recorded
7
Total Tests
Since 2005
100%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 0 failed ✓

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

0

MOT failures recorded

Out of 7 tests on record
6,160

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading45,728 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,640
Average per year6,160
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RX53 FVH 9k18k27k37k46k '05'11'08

Check RX53 FVH

Full MOT Test History 7 tests on record

PASS
Mileage45,728 miles
Since last MOT+8,640 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+5,674 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+6,802 miles
PASS
Mileage24,612 miles
Since last MOT+5,684 miles
PASS
Mileage18,928 miles
Since last MOT+5,659 miles
PASS
Mileage13,269 miles
Since last MOT+4,421 miles
PASS
Mileage8,848 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About RX53 FVH

What car is RX53 FVH?

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

What is the mileage of RX53 FVH?

The last recorded mileage for RX53 FVH was 45,728 miles, recorded on 31 Oct 2011 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RX53 FVH passed its MOT?

RX53 FVH has had 7 MOT tests with an 100% pass rate (7 passes, 0 failures). It last passed on 31 Oct 2011.

Is RX53 FVH ULEZ compliant?

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

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