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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 12 (52% pass rate). It has 134,422 miles on the clock, averaging 7,552 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for AK54 HBU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 134,422 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 7,552 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 25 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 HBU |
| 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 HBU
What car is AK54 HBU?
AK54 HBU is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2004.
What is the mileage of AK54 HBU?
The last recorded mileage for AK54 HBU was 134,422 miles, recorded on 6 Oct 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AK54 HBU passed its MOT?
AK54 HBU has had 25 MOT tests with a 52% pass rate (13 passes, 12 failures). It last passed on 6 Oct 2020.
Is AK54 HBU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AK54 HBU 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 HBU?
AK54 HBU is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.