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AK54 BWV

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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 7 (71% pass rate). It has 146,826 miles on the clock, averaging 7,065 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 AK54 BWV

MOT Status
Due date passed
146,826
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2007
71%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
7,065

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading146,826 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13,956
Average per year7,065
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AK54 BWV 25k55k86k116k147k '07'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage146,826 miles
Since last MOT+13,956 miles
PASS
Mileage132,870 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage132,870 miles
Since last MOT+15,839 miles
PASS
Mileage117,031 miles
Since last MOT+1,868 miles
PASS
Mileage115,163 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,162 miles
Since last MOT+1,858 miles
PASS
Mileage113,304 miles
Since last MOT+2,632 miles
PASS
Mileage110,672 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,672 miles
Since last MOT+5,522 miles
PASS
Mileage105,150 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,150 miles
Since last MOT+4,377 miles
PASS
Mileage100,773 miles
Since last MOT+5,632 miles
PASS
Mileage95,141 miles
Since last MOT+6,812 miles
PASS
Mileage88,329 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,528 miles
Since last MOT+5,646 miles
PASS
Mileage82,882 miles
Since last MOT+6,444 miles
PASS
Mileage76,438 miles
Since last MOT+6,881 miles
PASS
Mileage69,557 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,557 miles
Since last MOT+9,010 miles
PASS
Mileage60,547 miles
Since last MOT+9,809 miles
PASS
Mileage50,738 miles
Since last MOT+9,518 miles
PASS
Mileage41,220 miles
Since last MOT+7,795 miles
PASS
Mileage33,425 miles
Since last MOT+8,744 miles
PASS
Mileage24,681 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 BWV
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 BWV

What car is AK54 BWV?

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

What is the mileage of AK54 BWV?

The last recorded mileage for AK54 BWV was 146,826 miles, recorded on 12 Feb 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AK54 BWV passed its MOT?

AK54 BWV has had 24 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (17 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 12 Feb 2025.

Is AK54 BWV ULEZ compliant?

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

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