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RY53 JKK

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 2 (89% pass rate). It has 189,811 miles on the clock, averaging 9,571 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 RY53 JKK

MOT Status
Due date passed
189,811
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
89%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
9,571

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading189,811 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12,591
Average per year9,571
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RY53 JKK 21k63k105k147k190k '06'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage189,811 miles
Since last MOT+12,591 miles
PASS
Mileage177,220 miles
Since last MOT+7,264 miles
PASS
Mileage169,956 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage169,955 miles
Since last MOT+1,674 miles
PASS
Mileage168,281 miles
Since last MOT+6,425 miles
PASS
Mileage161,856 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage161,856 miles
Since last MOT+12,287 miles
PASS
Mileage149,569 miles
Since last MOT+10,699 miles
PASS
Mileage138,870 miles
Since last MOT+17,730 miles
PASS
Mileage121,140 miles
Since last MOT+18,534 miles
PASS
Mileage102,606 miles
Since last MOT+13,467 miles
PASS
Mileage89,139 miles
Since last MOT+14,177 miles
PASS
Mileage74,962 miles
Since last MOT+13,772 miles
PASS
Mileage61,190 miles
Since last MOT+20,246 miles
PASS
Mileage40,944 miles
Since last MOT+4,921 miles
PASS
Mileage36,023 miles
Since last MOT+5,557 miles
PASS
Mileage30,466 miles
Since last MOT+4,924 miles
PASS
Mileage25,542 miles
Since last MOT+5,018 miles
PASS
Mileage20,524 miles

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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY53 JKK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRY — Reading, Reading
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About RY53 JKK

What car is RY53 JKK?

RY53 JKK is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RY53 JKK?

The last recorded mileage for RY53 JKK was 189,811 miles, recorded on 22 Jul 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RY53 JKK passed its MOT?

RY53 JKK has had 19 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (17 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 22 Jul 2024.

Is RY53 JKK ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RY53 JKK 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 JKK?

RY53 JKK is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.