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AK04 VAD

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Silver Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourSilver
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 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 146,440 miles on the clock, averaging 9,164 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for AK04 VAD

MOT Status
Due date passed
146,440
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2007
72%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
9,164

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading146,440 miles
Reading date
Miles last year17
Average per year9,164
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AK04 VAD 31k60k89k118k146k '07'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage146,440 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage146,423 miles
Since last MOT+11,938 miles
PASS
Mileage134,485 miles
Since last MOT+2,619 miles
PASS
Mileage131,866 miles
Since last MOT+2,664 miles
PASS
Mileage129,202 miles
Since last MOT+46 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,156 miles
Since last MOT+7,920 miles
PASS
Mileage121,236 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,236 miles
Since last MOT+10,096 miles
PASS
Mileage111,140 miles
Since last MOT+14,403 miles
PASS
Mileage96,737 miles
Since last MOT+11,780 miles
PASS
Mileage84,957 miles
Since last MOT+12,949 miles
PASS
Mileage72,008 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,008 miles
Since last MOT+8,725 miles
PASS
Mileage63,283 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,283 miles
Since last MOT+12,104 miles
PASS
Mileage51,179 miles
Since last MOT+11,581 miles
PASS
Mileage39,598 miles
Since last MOT+8,180 miles
PASS
Mileage31,418 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About AK04 VAD

What car is AK04 VAD?

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

What is the mileage of AK04 VAD?

The last recorded mileage for AK04 VAD was 146,440 miles, recorded on 1 Nov 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AK04 VAD passed its MOT?

AK04 VAD has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 1 Nov 2019.

Is AK04 VAD ULEZ compliant?

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

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