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AK54 BFJ

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1600cc

Black Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1600cc
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 1600cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 6 (73% pass rate). It has 157,823 miles on the clock, averaging 7,868 miles per year, around 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 AK54 BFJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
157,823
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2007
73%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
7,868

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading157,823 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,310
Average per year7,868
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AK54 BFJ 37k67k98k128k158k '07'23'17

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage157,823 miles
Since last MOT+9,310 miles
PASS
Mileage148,513 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage148,511 miles
Since last MOT+1,315 miles
PASS
Mileage147,196 miles
Since last MOT+486 miles
FAIL
Mileage146,710 miles
Since last MOT+8,864 miles
PASS
Mileage137,846 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage137,838 miles
Since last MOT+9,789 miles
PASS
Mileage128,049 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage128,049 miles
Since last MOT+7,388 miles
PASS
Mileage120,661 miles
Since last MOT+1,000 miles
PASS
Mileage119,661 miles
Since last MOT+4,089 miles
PASS
Mileage115,572 miles
Since last MOT+5,237 miles
PASS
Mileage110,335 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,335 miles
Since last MOT+5,551 miles
PASS
Mileage104,784 miles
Since last MOT+6,898 miles
PASS
Mileage97,886 miles
Since last MOT+3,284 miles
PASS
Mileage94,602 miles
Since last MOT+12,518 miles
PASS
Mileage82,084 miles
Since last MOT+2,409 miles
PASS
Mileage79,675 miles
Since last MOT+11,969 miles
PASS
Mileage67,706 miles
Since last MOT+16,688 miles
PASS
Mileage51,018 miles
Since last MOT+13,657 miles
PASS
Mileage37,361 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 BFJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1600cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeAK — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About AK54 BFJ

What car is AK54 BFJ?

AK54 BFJ is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1600cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2004.

What is the mileage of AK54 BFJ?

The last recorded mileage for AK54 BFJ was 157,823 miles, recorded on 21 Mar 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AK54 BFJ passed its MOT?

AK54 BFJ has had 22 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (16 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 21 Mar 2023.

Is AK54 BFJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AK54 BFJ 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 AK54 BFJ?

AK54 BFJ is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.