Vehicle summary
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 1600cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 98,411 miles on the clock, averaging 5,009 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 VBC
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 98,411 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 5,009 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | AK04 VBC |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1600cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AK — Peterborough, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 04 — March 2004 to August 2004 |
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About AK04 VBC
What car is AK04 VBC?
AK04 VBC is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1600cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2004.
What is the mileage of AK04 VBC?
The last recorded mileage for AK04 VBC was 98,411 miles, recorded on 15 Oct 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AK04 VBC passed its MOT?
AK04 VBC has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 15 Oct 2020.
Is AK04 VBC ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AK04 VBC 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 VBC?
AK04 VBC is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.