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 Petrol 1598cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 140,255 miles on the clock, averaging 9,623 miles per year, above 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 KYB
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 140,255 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 13,559 |
| Average per year | 9,623 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RY53 KYB |
| 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 KYB
What car is RY53 KYB?
RY53 KYB is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.
What is the mileage of RY53 KYB?
The last recorded mileage for RY53 KYB was 140,255 miles, recorded on 29 Jun 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RY53 KYB passed its MOT?
RY53 KYB has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 29 Jun 2017.
Is RY53 KYB ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RY53 KYB 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 KYB?
RY53 KYB is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.