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 13 and failing once (93% pass rate). It has 188,739 miles on the clock, averaging 13,314 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 JNZ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
Gap in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 188,739 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 13,314 |
| 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 JNZ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Red |
| 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 JNZ
What car is RY53 JNZ?
RY53 JNZ is an red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.
What is the mileage of RY53 JNZ?
The last recorded mileage for RY53 JNZ was 188,739 miles, recorded on 25 May 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RY53 JNZ passed its MOT?
RY53 JNZ has had 14 MOT tests with an 93% pass rate (13 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 25 May 2019.
Is RY53 JNZ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RY53 JNZ 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 JNZ?
RY53 JNZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.