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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 Bora Diesel 1896cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 6 (50% pass rate). It has 131,749 miles on the clock, averaging 9,904 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for RY53 JOU
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 131,749 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 15 |
| Average per year | 9,904 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RY53 JOU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Bora |
| Colour | Black |
| 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 JOU
What car is RY53 JOU?
RY53 JOU is an black Volkswagen Bora, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.
What is the mileage of RY53 JOU?
The last recorded mileage for RY53 JOU was 131,749 miles, recorded on 5 Mar 2014 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RY53 JOU passed its MOT?
RY53 JOU has had 12 MOT tests with a 50% pass rate (6 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 5 Mar 2014.
Is RY53 JOU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RY53 JOU 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 JOU?
RY53 JOU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.