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AJ54 EBD

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Blue Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlue
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 1598cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 4 (81% pass rate). It has 166,317 miles on the clock, averaging 7,940 miles per year, around 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 AJ54 EBD

MOT Status
Due date passed
166,317
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2008
81%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
7,940

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 reading166,317 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12,704
Average per year7,940
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AJ54 EBD 29k64k98k132k166k '08'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage166,317 miles
Since last MOT+12,704 miles
PASS
Mileage153,613 miles
Since last MOT+240 miles
FAIL
Mileage153,373 miles
Since last MOT+8,236 miles
PASS
Mileage145,137 miles
Since last MOT+7,180 miles
PASS
Mileage137,957 miles
Since last MOT+7,907 miles
PASS
Mileage130,050 miles
Since last MOT+4,273 miles
PASS
Mileage125,777 miles
Since last MOT+11,254 miles
PASS
Mileage114,523 miles
Since last MOT+12,481 miles
PASS
Mileage102,042 miles
Since last MOT+12,960 miles
PASS
Mileage89,082 miles
Since last MOT+9,418 miles
PASS
Mileage79,664 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,664 miles
Since last MOT+13,038 miles
PASS
Mileage66,626 miles
Since last MOT+6,598 miles
PASS
Mileage60,028 miles
Since last MOT+5,284 miles
PASS
Mileage54,744 miles
Since last MOT+7,053 miles
PASS
Mileage47,691 miles
Since last MOT+6,814 miles
PASS
Mileage40,877 miles
PASS
Mileage62,697 miles
Since last MOT+31,675 miles
PASS
Mileage31,022 miles
Since last MOT+1,653 miles
PASS
Mileage29,369 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage29,369 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 EBD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeAJ — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About AJ54 EBD

What car is AJ54 EBD?

AJ54 EBD is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2004.

What is the mileage of AJ54 EBD?

The last recorded mileage for AJ54 EBD was 166,317 miles, recorded on 6 May 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AJ54 EBD passed its MOT?

AJ54 EBD has had 21 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (17 passes, 4 failures). It last was tested on 6 May 2025.

Is AJ54 EBD ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AJ54 EBD 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 AJ54 EBD?

AJ54 EBD is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.