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At a glance
This 2003 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 7 (59% pass rate). It has 132,757 miles on the clock, averaging 7,337 miles per year, 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 RY53 CGF
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 132,757 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 7,337 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RY53 CGF |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RY — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About RY53 CGF
What car is RY53 CGF?
RY53 CGF is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.
What is the mileage of RY53 CGF?
The last recorded mileage for RY53 CGF was 132,757 miles, recorded on 21 Aug 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RY53 CGF passed its MOT?
RY53 CGF has had 17 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (10 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 21 Aug 2018.
Is RY53 CGF ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RY53 CGF 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 RY53 CGF?
RY53 CGF is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.