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RX53 OZN

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlue
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 1598cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 3 (84% pass rate). It has 111,518 miles on the clock, averaging 3,766 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.

MOT & Mileage History for RX53 OZN

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
111,518
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
84%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
3,766

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

Low mileage
Latest reading111,518 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,021
Average per year3,766
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RX53 OZN 39k57k75k93k112k '06'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage111,518 miles
Since last MOT+4,021 miles
PASS
Mileage107,497 miles
Since last MOT+1,186 miles
PASS
Mileage106,311 miles
Since last MOT+1,196 miles
PASS
Mileage105,115 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,115 miles
Since last MOT+5,306 miles
PASS
Mileage99,809 miles
Since last MOT+5,071 miles
PASS
Mileage94,738 miles
Since last MOT+6,428 miles
PASS
Mileage88,310 miles
Since last MOT+5,416 miles
PASS
Mileage82,894 miles
Since last MOT+88 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,806 miles
Since last MOT+5,241 miles
PASS
Mileage77,565 miles
Since last MOT+5,286 miles
PASS
Mileage72,279 miles
Since last MOT+3,349 miles
PASS
Mileage68,930 miles
Since last MOT+2,674 miles
PASS
Mileage66,256 miles
Since last MOT+2,184 miles
PASS
Mileage64,072 miles
Since last MOT+7,256 miles
PASS
Mileage56,816 miles
Since last MOT+4,810 miles
PASS
Mileage52,006 miles
Since last MOT+5,962 miles
PASS
Mileage46,044 miles
Since last MOT+7,541 miles
FAIL
Mileage38,503 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 OZN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRX — Reading, Reading
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About RX53 OZN

What car is RX53 OZN?

RX53 OZN is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RX53 OZN?

The last recorded mileage for RX53 OZN was 111,518 miles, recorded on 19 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RX53 OZN passed its MOT?

RX53 OZN has had 19 MOT tests with an 84% pass rate (16 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 19 Jan 2026.

Is RX53 OZN ULEZ compliant?

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

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