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RX53 MWW

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 27 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 9 (67% pass rate). It has 236,793 miles on the clock, averaging 10,548 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for RX53 MWW

MOT Status
Due date passed
236,793
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
10,548

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading236,793 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,607
Average per year10,548
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RX53 MWW 38k88k137k187k237k '06'25'15

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage236,793 miles
Since last MOT+10,607 miles
PASS
Mileage226,186 miles
Since last MOT+11,448 miles
PASS
Mileage214,738 miles
Since last MOT+14,355 miles
PASS
Mileage200,383 miles
Since last MOT+10,826 miles
PASS
Mileage189,557 miles
Since last MOT+6,323 miles
PASS
Mileage183,234 miles
Since last MOT+31 miles
FAIL
Mileage183,203 miles
Since last MOT+10,603 miles
PASS
Mileage172,600 miles
Since last MOT+55 miles
FAIL
Mileage172,545 miles
Since last MOT+9,587 miles
PASS
Mileage162,958 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage162,950 miles
Since last MOT+12,496 miles
PASS
Mileage150,454 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage150,454 miles
Since last MOT+11,651 miles
PASS
Mileage138,803 miles
Since last MOT+9,450 miles
PASS
Mileage129,353 miles
Since last MOT+448 miles
FAIL
Mileage128,905 miles
Since last MOT+12,538 miles
PASS
Mileage116,367 miles
Since last MOT+297 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,070 miles
Since last MOT+10,767 miles
PASS
Mileage105,303 miles
Since last MOT+764 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,539 miles
Since last MOT+8,743 miles
PASS
Mileage95,796 miles
Since last MOT+10,173 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,623 miles
Since last MOT+12,387 miles
PASS
Mileage73,236 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,236 miles
Since last MOT+10,786 miles
PASS
Mileage62,450 miles
Since last MOT+10,257 miles
PASS
Mileage52,193 miles
Since last MOT+14,282 miles
PASS
Mileage37,911 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 MWW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRX — Reading, Reading
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About RX53 MWW

What car is RX53 MWW?

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

What is the mileage of RX53 MWW?

The last recorded mileage for RX53 MWW was 236,793 miles, recorded on 21 Aug 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RX53 MWW passed its MOT?

RX53 MWW has had 27 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (18 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 21 Aug 2025.

Is RX53 MWW ULEZ compliant?

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

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