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RX53 HYH

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1896cc

Grey Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1896cc
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 1896cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 8 (65% pass rate). It has 184,816 miles on the clock, averaging 9,918 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RX53 HYH

MOT Status
Due date passed
184,816
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
9,918

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading184,816 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,561
Average per year9,918
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RX53 HYH 34k72k109k147k185k '06'21'12

Check RX53 HYH

Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage184,816 miles
Since last MOT+4,561 miles
PASS
Mileage180,255 miles
Since last MOT+6,446 miles
PASS
Mileage173,809 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage173,806 miles
Since last MOT+5,830 miles
PASS
Mileage167,976 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage167,975 miles
Since last MOT+4,412 miles
PASS
Mileage163,563 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage163,563 miles
Since last MOT+5,112 miles
PASS
Mileage158,451 miles
Since last MOT+3,776 miles
PASS
Mileage154,675 miles
Since last MOT+9,989 miles
PASS
Mileage144,686 miles
Since last MOT+12,344 miles
PASS
Mileage132,342 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage132,342 miles
Since last MOT+10,448 miles
PASS
Mileage121,894 miles
Since last MOT+77 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,817 miles
Since last MOT+17,652 miles
PASS
Mileage104,165 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,165 miles
Since last MOT+17,733 miles
PASS
Mileage86,432 miles
Since last MOT+16,824 miles
PASS
Mileage69,608 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,608 miles
Since last MOT+20,174 miles
PASS
Mileage49,434 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,434 miles
Since last MOT+15,458 miles
PASS
Mileage33,976 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 HYH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRX — Reading, Reading
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About RX53 HYH

What car is RX53 HYH?

RX53 HYH is an grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RX53 HYH?

The last recorded mileage for RX53 HYH was 184,816 miles, recorded on 25 Oct 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RX53 HYH passed its MOT?

RX53 HYH has had 23 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (15 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 25 Oct 2021.

Is RX53 HYH ULEZ compliant?

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

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