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RX53 MWK

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 3189cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine3189cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£265–£630

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 3189cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing 5 (50% pass rate). It has 69,200 miles on the clock, averaging 5,873 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 3.2 VR6 engine is known for serpentine belt tensioner.

MOT & Mileage History for RX53 MWK

MOT Status
Due date passed
69,200
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2006
50%
Pass Rate
5 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
5,873

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

Below average
Latest reading69,200 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,204
Average per year5,873
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RX53 MWK 30k40k50k59k69k '06'13'10

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage69,200 miles
Since last MOT+2,204 miles
PASS
Mileage66,996 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,996 miles
Since last MOT+4,624 miles
PASS
Mileage62,372 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,365 miles
Since last MOT+3,982 miles
PASS
Mileage58,383 miles
Since last MOT+9,908 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,475 miles
Since last MOT+193 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,282 miles
Since last MOT+17,708 miles
PASS
Mileage30,574 miles
Since last MOT+225 miles
FAIL
Mileage30,349 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 MWK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3189cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRX — Reading, Reading
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About RX53 MWK

What car is RX53 MWK?

RX53 MWK is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (3189cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RX53 MWK?

The last recorded mileage for RX53 MWK was 69,200 miles, recorded on 14 Mar 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RX53 MWK passed its MOT?

RX53 MWK has had 10 MOT tests with a 50% pass rate (5 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 14 Mar 2013.

Is RX53 MWK ULEZ compliant?

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

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