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RX53 HAE

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Grey Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourGrey
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 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 150,786 miles on the clock, averaging 8,245 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 HAE

MOT Status
Due date passed
150,786
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
8,245

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading150,786 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,793
Average per year8,245
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RX53 HAE 40k68k95k123k151k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage150,786 miles
Since last MOT+4,793 miles
PASS
Mileage145,993 miles
Since last MOT+5,585 miles
PASS
Mileage140,408 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage140,407 miles
Since last MOT+4,901 miles
PASS
Mileage135,506 miles
Since last MOT+4,063 miles
PASS
Mileage131,443 miles
Since last MOT+2,383 miles
PASS
Mileage129,060 miles
Since last MOT+5,808 miles
PASS
Mileage123,252 miles
Since last MOT+14,222 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,030 miles
Since last MOT+13,916 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,114 miles
Since last MOT+17,207 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,907 miles
Since last MOT+9,096 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,811 miles
Since last MOT+4,687 miles
PASS
Mileage64,124 miles
Since last MOT+8,318 miles
PASS
Mileage55,806 miles
Since last MOT+15,975 miles
PASS
Mileage39,831 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About RX53 HAE

What car is RX53 HAE?

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

What is the mileage of RX53 HAE?

The last recorded mileage for RX53 HAE was 150,786 miles, recorded on 12 May 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RX53 HAE passed its MOT?

RX53 HAE has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 12 May 2020.

Is RX53 HAE ULEZ compliant?

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

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