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RX53 LYF

2003 Volkswagen Bora · Petrol · 1781cc

Grey Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1781cc
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 Bora Petrol 1781cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 9 (59% pass rate). It has 148,149 miles on the clock, averaging 6,799 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RX53 LYF

MOT Status
Due date passed
148,149
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2007
59%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
6,799

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 reading148,149 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year6,799
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RX53 LYF 53k77k100k124k148k '07'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage148,149 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage148,145 miles
Since last MOT+6,190 miles
PASS
Mileage141,955 miles
Since last MOT+23 miles
FAIL
Mileage141,932 miles
Since last MOT+5,975 miles
PASS
Mileage135,957 miles
Since last MOT+46 miles
FAIL
Mileage135,911 miles
Since last MOT+1,380 miles
PASS
Mileage134,531 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage134,531 miles
Since last MOT+1,562 miles
PASS
Mileage132,969 miles
Since last MOT+116 miles
FAIL
Mileage132,853 miles
Since last MOT+4,242 miles
PASS
Mileage128,611 miles
Since last MOT+2,313 miles
PASS
Mileage126,298 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage126,298 miles
Since last MOT+12,629 miles
PASS
Mileage113,669 miles
Since last MOT+76 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,593 miles
Since last MOT+12,398 miles
PASS
Mileage101,195 miles
Since last MOT+5,896 miles
PASS
Mileage95,299 miles
Since last MOT+12,982 miles
PASS
Mileage82,317 miles
Since last MOT+11,123 miles
PASS
Mileage71,194 miles
Since last MOT+7,885 miles
PASS
Mileage63,309 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,309 miles
Since last MOT+10,503 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,806 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 LYF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1781cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRX — Reading, Reading
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About RX53 LYF

What car is RX53 LYF?

RX53 LYF is an grey Volkswagen Bora, petrol (1781cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RX53 LYF?

The last recorded mileage for RX53 LYF was 148,149 miles, recorded on 3 Feb 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RX53 LYF passed its MOT?

RX53 LYF has had 22 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (13 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 3 Feb 2021.

Is RX53 LYF ULEZ compliant?

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

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