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AK54 JWU

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1600cc

Blue Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1600cc
ColourBlue
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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 8 (68% pass rate). It has 122,568 miles on the clock, averaging 5,183 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 JWU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
122,568
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2008
68%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
5,183

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading122,568 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,471
Average per year5,183
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AK54 JWU 29k52k76k99k123k '08'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage122,568 miles
Since last MOT+2,471 miles
PASS
Mileage120,097 miles
Since last MOT+2,976 miles
PASS
Mileage117,121 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,120 miles
Since last MOT+3,872 miles
PASS
Mileage113,248 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,248 miles
Since last MOT+3,559 miles
PASS
Mileage109,689 miles
Since last MOT+4,142 miles
PASS
Mileage105,547 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,547 miles
Since last MOT+13,315 miles
PASS
Mileage92,232 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,230 miles
Since last MOT+5,693 miles
PASS
Mileage86,537 miles
Since last MOT+4,917 miles
PASS
Mileage81,620 miles
Since last MOT+4,461 miles
PASS
Mileage77,159 miles
Since last MOT+2,860 miles
PASS
Mileage74,299 miles
Since last MOT+53 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,246 miles
Since last MOT+6,793 miles
PASS
Mileage67,453 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,453 miles
Since last MOT+8,153 miles
PASS
Mileage59,300 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,300 miles
Since last MOT+9,355 miles
PASS
Mileage49,945 miles
Since last MOT+6,323 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,622 miles
Since last MOT+6,844 miles
PASS
Mileage36,778 miles
Since last MOT+4,637 miles
PASS
Mileage32,141 miles
Since last MOT+3,489 miles
PASS
Mileage28,652 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About AK54 JWU

What car is AK54 JWU?

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

What is the mileage of AK54 JWU?

The last recorded mileage for AK54 JWU was 122,568 miles, recorded on 23 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AK54 JWU passed its MOT?

AK54 JWU has had 25 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (17 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 23 Jul 2026.

Is AK54 JWU ULEZ compliant?

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

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