Vehicle summary
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 2 (86% pass rate). It has 165,242 miles on the clock, averaging 8,344 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 RY53 CKL
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 165,242 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 8,137 |
| Average per year | 8,344 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record
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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
| Registration | RY53 CKL |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RY — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About RY53 CKL
What car is RY53 CKL?
RY53 CKL is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.
What is the mileage of RY53 CKL?
The last recorded mileage for RY53 CKL was 165,242 miles, recorded on 20 Sep 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RY53 CKL passed its MOT?
RY53 CKL has had 14 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (12 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 20 Sep 2017.
Is RY53 CKL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RY53 CKL 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 RY53 CKL?
RY53 CKL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.