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AJ54 ECY

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
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 1598cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 100,198 miles on the clock, averaging 5,158 miles per year, below 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 ECY

MOT Status
Due date passed
100,198
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2008
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
5,158

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading100,198 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,158
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AJ54 ECY 36k52k68k84k100k '08'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage100,198 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,198 miles
Since last MOT+3,152 miles
PASS
Mileage97,046 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,046 miles
Since last MOT+3,812 miles
PASS
Mileage93,234 miles
Since last MOT+3,004 miles
PASS
Mileage90,230 miles
Since last MOT+3,960 miles
PASS
Mileage86,270 miles
Since last MOT+4,946 miles
PASS
Mileage81,324 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,324 miles
Since last MOT+12,633 miles
PASS
Mileage68,691 miles
Since last MOT+6,777 miles
PASS
Mileage61,914 miles
Since last MOT+525 miles
PASS
Mileage61,389 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,389 miles
Since last MOT+4,673 miles
PASS
Mileage56,716 miles
Since last MOT+3,467 miles
PASS
Mileage53,249 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,249 miles
Since last MOT+4,684 miles
PASS
Mileage48,565 miles
Since last MOT+3,562 miles
PASS
Mileage45,003 miles
Since last MOT+9,143 miles
PASS
Mileage35,860 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,860 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About AJ54 ECY

What car is AJ54 ECY?

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

What is the mileage of AJ54 ECY?

The last recorded mileage for AJ54 ECY was 100,198 miles, recorded on 12 Jan 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AJ54 ECY passed its MOT?

AJ54 ECY has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 12 Jan 2021.

Is AJ54 ECY ULEZ compliant?

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

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