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 Diesel 1896cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 8 (65% pass rate). It has 139,799 miles on the clock, averaging 7,020 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 AK54 BZW
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 139,799 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 7,020 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | AK54 BZW |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AK — Peterborough, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 54 — September 2004 to February 2005 |
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About AK54 BZW
What car is AK54 BZW?
AK54 BZW is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2004.
What is the mileage of AK54 BZW?
The last recorded mileage for AK54 BZW was 139,799 miles, recorded on 15 May 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AK54 BZW passed its MOT?
AK54 BZW has had 23 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (15 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 15 May 2023.
Is AK54 BZW ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AK54 BZW 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 AK54 BZW?
AK54 BZW is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.