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RX53 HVG

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlue
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 2 (90% pass rate). It has 91,137 miles on the clock, averaging 3,452 miles per year, well 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 HVG

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
91,137
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2007
90%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
3,452

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading91,137 miles
Reading date
Miles last year89
Average per year3,452
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RX53 HVG 27k43k59k75k91k '07'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage91,137 miles
Since last MOT+89 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,048 miles
Since last MOT+4,829 miles
PASS
Mileage86,219 miles
Since last MOT+7,451 miles
PASS
Mileage78,768 miles
Since last MOT+214 miles
PASS
Mileage78,554 miles
Since last MOT+1,283 miles
PASS
Mileage77,271 miles
Since last MOT+1,354 miles
PASS
Mileage75,917 miles
Since last MOT+1,744 miles
PASS
Mileage74,173 miles
Since last MOT+2,788 miles
PASS
Mileage71,385 miles
Since last MOT+3,939 miles
PASS
Mileage67,446 miles
Since last MOT+800 miles
PASS
Mileage66,646 miles
Since last MOT+2,661 miles
PASS
Mileage63,985 miles
Since last MOT+3,497 miles
PASS
Mileage60,488 miles
Since last MOT+2,182 miles
PASS
Mileage58,306 miles
Since last MOT+2,101 miles
PASS
Mileage56,205 miles
Since last MOT+4,777 miles
PASS
Mileage51,428 miles
Since last MOT+9,360 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,068 miles
Since last MOT+7,738 miles
PASS
Mileage34,330 miles
Since last MOT+3,744 miles
PASS
Mileage30,586 miles
Since last MOT+4,049 miles
PASS
Mileage26,537 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About RX53 HVG

What car is RX53 HVG?

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

What is the mileage of RX53 HVG?

The last recorded mileage for RX53 HVG was 91,137 miles, recorded on 29 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RX53 HVG passed its MOT?

RX53 HVG has had 20 MOT tests with an 90% pass rate (18 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 29 Nov 2025.

Is RX53 HVG ULEZ compliant?

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

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