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AE54 ZYO

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1595cc

Black Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1595cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1595cc has had 26 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 12 (54% pass rate). It has 174,333 miles on the clock, averaging 10,155 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 AE54 ZYO

MOT Status
Due date passed
174,333
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2011
54%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 12 failed

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

12

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
10,155

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading174,333 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7
Average per year10,155
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AE54 ZYO 37k71k106k140k174k '11'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage174,333 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage174,326 miles
Since last MOT+3,160 miles
PASS
Mileage171,166 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage171,166 miles
Since last MOT+18,027 miles
PASS
Mileage153,139 miles
Since last MOT+41 miles
FAIL
Mileage153,098 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage153,094 miles
Since last MOT+20,301 miles
PASS
Mileage132,793 miles
Since last MOT+23,795 miles
PASS
Mileage108,998 miles
Since last MOT+23 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,975 miles
Since last MOT+17,095 miles
PASS
Mileage91,880 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,880 miles
Since last MOT+5,047 miles
PASS
Mileage86,833 miles
Since last MOT+62 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,771 miles
Since last MOT+6,337 miles
PASS
Mileage80,434 miles
Since last MOT+29 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,405 miles
Since last MOT+6,595 miles
PASS
Mileage73,810 miles
Since last MOT+24 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,786 miles
Since last MOT+7,090 miles
PASS
Mileage66,696 miles
Since last MOT+8,022 miles
PASS
Mileage58,674 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,674 miles
PASS
Mileage59,912 miles
Since last MOT+7,044 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,868 miles
Since last MOT+9,078 miles
PASS
Mileage43,790 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,789 miles
Since last MOT+6,905 miles
PASS
Mileage36,884 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 ZYO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1595cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeAE — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About AE54 ZYO

What car is AE54 ZYO?

AE54 ZYO is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2004.

What is the mileage of AE54 ZYO?

The last recorded mileage for AE54 ZYO was 174,333 miles, recorded on 24 May 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AE54 ZYO passed its MOT?

AE54 ZYO has had 26 MOT tests with a 54% pass rate (14 passes, 12 failures). It last passed on 24 May 2025.

Is AE54 ZYO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AE54 ZYO is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is AE54 ZYO?

AE54 ZYO is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.