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AK04 VNR

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1896cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). It has 176,797 miles on the clock, averaging 5,499 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for AK04 VNR

MOT Status
Due date passed
176,797
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2007
68%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
5,499

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading176,797 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10
Average per year5,499
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AK04 VNR 100k119k138k158k177k '07'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage176,797 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage176,787 miles
Since last MOT+5,672 miles
PASS
Mileage171,115 miles
Since last MOT+2,773 miles
PASS
Mileage168,342 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage168,332 miles
Since last MOT+5,621 miles
PASS
Mileage162,711 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage162,711 miles
Since last MOT+4,909 miles
PASS
Mileage157,802 miles
Since last MOT+4,583 miles
PASS
Mileage153,219 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage153,219 miles
Since last MOT+4,017 miles
PASS
Mileage149,202 miles
Since last MOT+5,009 miles
PASS
Mileage144,193 miles
Since last MOT+53 miles
FAIL
Mileage144,140 miles
Since last MOT+5,454 miles
PASS
Mileage138,686 miles
Since last MOT+6,196 miles
PASS
Mileage132,490 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage132,490 miles
Since last MOT+9,022 miles
PASS
Mileage123,468 miles
Since last MOT+8,493 miles
PASS
Mileage114,975 miles
Since last MOT+11,158 miles
PASS
Mileage103,817 miles
Since last MOT+15,823 miles
PASS
Mileage87,994 miles
PASS
Mileage99,698 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,688 miles

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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 VNR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeAK — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About AK04 VNR

What car is AK04 VNR?

AK04 VNR is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2004.

What is the mileage of AK04 VNR?

The last recorded mileage for AK04 VNR was 176,797 miles, recorded on 30 Mar 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AK04 VNR passed its MOT?

AK04 VNR has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 30 Mar 2021.

Is AK04 VNR ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AK04 VNR is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is AK04 VNR?

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