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AK04 UYL

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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 114,131 miles on the clock, averaging 5,860 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 AK04 UYL

MOT Status
Due date passed
114,131
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2007
67%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
5,860

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 reading114,131 miles
Reading date
Miles last year20
Average per year5,860
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AK04 UYL 30k51k72k93k114k '07'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage114,131 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,111 miles
Since last MOT+2,276 miles
PASS
Mileage111,835 miles
Since last MOT+2,611 miles
PASS
Mileage109,224 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,219 miles
Since last MOT+3,257 miles
PASS
Mileage105,962 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,962 miles
Since last MOT+12,629 miles
PASS
Mileage93,333 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,333 miles
Since last MOT+232 miles
PASS
Mileage93,101 miles
Since last MOT+4,831 miles
PASS
Mileage88,270 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,270 miles
Since last MOT+6,845 miles
PASS
Mileage81,425 miles
Since last MOT+8,246 miles
PASS
Mileage73,179 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,179 miles
Since last MOT+11,133 miles
PASS
Mileage62,046 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,046 miles
Since last MOT+9,546 miles
PASS
Mileage52,500 miles
Since last MOT+8,846 miles
PASS
Mileage43,654 miles
Since last MOT+7,102 miles
PASS
Mileage36,552 miles
Since last MOT+6,830 miles
PASS
Mileage29,722 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 UYL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeAK — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About AK04 UYL

What car is AK04 UYL?

AK04 UYL is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2004.

What is the mileage of AK04 UYL?

The last recorded mileage for AK04 UYL was 114,131 miles, recorded on 10 Sep 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AK04 UYL passed its MOT?

AK04 UYL has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 10 Sep 2021.

Is AK04 UYL ULEZ compliant?

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

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