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RX53 HME

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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 4 (79% pass rate). It has 127,020 miles on the clock, averaging 5,975 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 HME

MOT Status
Due date passed
127,020
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
79%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
5,975

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 reading127,020 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,440
Average per year5,975
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RX53 HME 30k54k78k103k127k '06'23'13

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage127,020 miles
Since last MOT+4,440 miles
PASS
Mileage122,580 miles
Since last MOT+3,555 miles
PASS
Mileage119,025 miles
Since last MOT+6,624 miles
PASS
Mileage112,401 miles
Since last MOT+4,160 miles
PASS
Mileage108,241 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,241 miles
Since last MOT+4,352 miles
PASS
Mileage103,889 miles
Since last MOT+8,669 miles
PASS
Mileage95,220 miles
Since last MOT+2,836 miles
PASS
Mileage92,384 miles
Since last MOT+10,518 miles
PASS
Mileage81,866 miles
Since last MOT+8,189 miles
PASS
Mileage73,677 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,671 miles
Since last MOT+6,784 miles
PASS
Mileage66,887 miles
Since last MOT+6,603 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,284 miles
Since last MOT+7,601 miles
PASS
Mileage52,683 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,683 miles
Since last MOT+6,589 miles
PASS
Mileage46,094 miles
Since last MOT+7,951 miles
PASS
Mileage38,143 miles
Since last MOT+8,349 miles
PASS
Mileage29,794 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 HME
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 HME

What car is RX53 HME?

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

What is the mileage of RX53 HME?

The last recorded mileage for RX53 HME was 127,020 miles, recorded on 16 Jan 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RX53 HME passed its MOT?

RX53 HME has had 19 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (15 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 16 Jan 2023.

Is RX53 HME ULEZ compliant?

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

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