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 1781cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 196,383 miles on the clock, averaging 12,278 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for RY53 KZA
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 196,383 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1,520 |
| Average per year | 12,278 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RY53 KZA |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1781cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RY — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About RY53 KZA
What car is RY53 KZA?
RY53 KZA is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1781cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.
What is the mileage of RY53 KZA?
The last recorded mileage for RY53 KZA was 196,383 miles, recorded on 16 Oct 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RY53 KZA passed its MOT?
RY53 KZA has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 16 Oct 2017.
Is RY53 KZA ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RY53 KZA 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 KZA?
RY53 KZA is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.