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RX53 HVP

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 5 MOT tests on record, passing 4 and failing once (80% pass rate). It has 99,125 miles on the clock, averaging 13,325 miles per year, above 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 HVP

MOT Status
Due date passed
99,125
Last Mileage
Recorded
5
Total Tests
Since 2007
80%
Pass Rate
4 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 5 tests on record
13,325

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading99,125 miles
Reading date
Miles last year14,667
Average per year13,325
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RX53 HVP 36k52k67k83k99k '07'12'10

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Full MOT Test History 5 tests on record

PASS
Mileage99,125 miles
Since last MOT+14,667 miles
PASS
Mileage84,458 miles
Since last MOT+9,489 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,969 miles
Since last MOT+11,623 miles
PASS
Mileage63,346 miles
Since last MOT+27,530 miles
PASS
Mileage35,816 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 HVP
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 HVP

What car is RX53 HVP?

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

What is the mileage of RX53 HVP?

The last recorded mileage for RX53 HVP was 99,125 miles, recorded on 10 Jan 2012 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RX53 HVP passed its MOT?

RX53 HVP has had 5 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (4 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 10 Jan 2012.

Is RX53 HVP ULEZ compliant?

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

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