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RX53 MDJ

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1896cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 6 (74% pass rate). It has 202,660 miles on the clock, averaging 7,526 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for RX53 MDJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
202,660
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
74%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
7,526

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading202,660 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13,094
Average per year7,526
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RX53 MDJ 75k107k139k171k203k '06'23'15

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage202,660 miles
Since last MOT+13,094 miles
PASS
Mileage189,566 miles
Since last MOT+2,157 miles
PASS
Mileage187,409 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage187,402 miles
Since last MOT+2,645 miles
PASS
Mileage184,757 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage184,757 miles
Since last MOT+2,733 miles
PASS
Mileage182,024 miles
Since last MOT+3,085 miles
PASS
Mileage178,939 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage178,925 miles
Since last MOT+5,579 miles
PASS
Mileage173,346 miles
Since last MOT+5,505 miles
PASS
Mileage167,841 miles
Since last MOT+9,388 miles
PASS
Mileage158,453 miles
PASS
Mileage261,454 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage261,454 miles
Since last MOT+18,381 miles
PASS
Mileage243,073 miles
Since last MOT+17,169 miles
PASS
Mileage225,904 miles
Since last MOT+24,345 miles
PASS
Mileage201,559 miles
Since last MOT+25,549 miles
PASS
Mileage176,010 miles
Since last MOT+25,230 miles
PASS
Mileage150,780 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage150,780 miles
Since last MOT+23,407 miles
PASS
Mileage127,373 miles
Since last MOT+26,673 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,700 miles
Since last MOT+25,416 miles
PASS
Mileage75,284 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 MDJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRX — Reading, Reading
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About RX53 MDJ

What car is RX53 MDJ?

RX53 MDJ is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RX53 MDJ?

The last recorded mileage for RX53 MDJ was 202,660 miles, recorded on 12 Jul 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RX53 MDJ passed its MOT?

RX53 MDJ has had 23 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (17 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 12 Jul 2023.

Is RX53 MDJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RX53 MDJ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is RX53 MDJ?

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