The road tax status for RL53 HLM is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for RL53 HLM?

The MOT for RL53 HLM is valid and due for renewal on or before 29 April 2025.

What is the recorded mileage of RL53 HLM?

The recorded mileage for RL53 HLM is 139,475 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is RL53 HLM ULEZ compliant?

No, RL53 HLM does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

2004 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · RL53 HLM

RL53 HLM

2004 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 03/02/2004. Recorded mileage 139,475 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin: 2004 · Reading
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 29/04/2025
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 139,475 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

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Valid until 29/04/2025

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Mileage: 139,475 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 2004
Engine: 1598cc

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RL53 HLM Key Findings

4 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT failed on 05/06/2025
139,475 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

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RL53 HLM Mileage History

11/04/2022121,162 mi
20/04/2023128,634 mi+7,472 mi
30/04/2024134,293 mi+5,659 mi
05/06/2025139,475 mi+5,182 mi

Average of roughly 5,810 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

RL53 HLM MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 30 Sept 2026, 04:52

MOT Analysis

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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volkswagen Golf (RL53 HLM) between April 2022 and June 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 05 June 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 27 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.

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