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SH53 RKX

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 2000cc

Black Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine2000cc
ColourBlack
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 2004 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 2000cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 150,455 miles on the clock, averaging 8,197 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SH53 RKX

MOT Status
Due date passed
150,455
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2007
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
8,197

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading150,455 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,325
Average per year8,197
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH53 RKX 43k70k97k124k150k '07'20'15

Check SH53 RKX

Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage150,455 miles
Since last MOT+7,325 miles
PASS
Mileage143,130 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage143,122 miles
Since last MOT+4,975 miles
PASS
Mileage138,147 miles
Since last MOT+16,724 miles
PASS
Mileage121,423 miles
Since last MOT+103 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,320 miles
Since last MOT+11,600 miles
PASS
Mileage109,720 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,716 miles
Since last MOT+16,456 miles
PASS
Mileage93,260 miles
Since last MOT+561 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,699 miles
Since last MOT+19,595 miles
PASS
Mileage73,104 miles
Since last MOT+4,118 miles
PASS
Mileage68,986 miles
Since last MOT+3,911 miles
PASS
Mileage65,075 miles
Since last MOT+32 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,043 miles
Since last MOT+3,467 miles
PASS
Mileage61,576 miles
Since last MOT+3,943 miles
PASS
Mileage57,633 miles
Since last MOT+1,921 miles
PASS
Mileage55,712 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,710 miles
Since last MOT+2,195 miles
PASS
Mileage53,515 miles
Since last MOT+10,150 miles
PASS
Mileage43,365 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 RKX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2000cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeSH — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SH53 RKX

What car is SH53 RKX?

SH53 RKX is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (2000cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2004.

What is the mileage of SH53 RKX?

The last recorded mileage for SH53 RKX was 150,455 miles, recorded on 9 Sep 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH53 RKX passed its MOT?

SH53 RKX has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 9 Sep 2020.

Is SH53 RKX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SH53 RKX is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is SH53 RKX?

SH53 RKX is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.