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AK04 RDU

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Black Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1390cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 7 (61% pass rate). It has 94,257 miles on the clock, averaging 6,368 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for AK04 RDU

MOT Status
Due date passed
94,257
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2007
61%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
6,368

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading94,257 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,095
Average per year6,368
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AK04 RDU 20k39k57k76k94k '07'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage94,257 miles
Since last MOT+5,095 miles
PASS
Mileage89,162 miles
Since last MOT+96 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,066 miles
Since last MOT+5,716 miles
PASS
Mileage83,350 miles
Since last MOT+4,690 miles
PASS
Mileage78,660 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,660 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,645 miles
Since last MOT+8,503 miles
PASS
Mileage70,142 miles
Since last MOT+5,146 miles
PASS
Mileage64,996 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,996 miles
Since last MOT+6,783 miles
PASS
Mileage58,213 miles
Since last MOT+110 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,103 miles
Since last MOT+9,762 miles
PASS
Mileage48,341 miles
Since last MOT+10,926 miles
PASS
Mileage37,415 miles
Since last MOT+8,244 miles
FAIL
Mileage29,171 miles
Since last MOT+4,376 miles
PASS
Mileage24,795 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage24,795 miles
Since last MOT+4,726 miles
PASS
Mileage20,069 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 RDU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeAK — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About AK04 RDU

What car is AK04 RDU?

AK04 RDU is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2004.

What is the mileage of AK04 RDU?

The last recorded mileage for AK04 RDU was 94,257 miles, recorded on 23 Nov 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AK04 RDU passed its MOT?

AK04 RDU has had 18 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (11 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 23 Nov 2018.

Is AK04 RDU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AK04 RDU 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 AK04 RDU?

AK04 RDU is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.