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AK54 OAU

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
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 1598cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 84,680 miles on the clock, averaging 4,053 miles per year, well 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 OAU

MOT Status
Due date passed
84,680
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2007
67%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
4,053

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading84,680 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,408
Average per year4,053
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AK54 OAU 23k39k54k69k85k '07'22'15

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage84,680 miles
Since last MOT+2,408 miles
PASS
Mileage82,272 miles
Since last MOT+3,276 miles
PASS
Mileage78,996 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,996 miles
Since last MOT+2,633 miles
PASS
Mileage76,363 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,363 miles
Since last MOT+4,319 miles
PASS
Mileage72,044 miles
Since last MOT+3,579 miles
PASS
Mileage68,465 miles
Since last MOT+2,974 miles
PASS
Mileage65,491 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,481 miles
Since last MOT+2,361 miles
PASS
Mileage63,120 miles
Since last MOT+4,246 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,874 miles
Since last MOT+4,000 miles
PASS
Mileage54,874 miles
Since last MOT+4,397 miles
PASS
Mileage50,477 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,474 miles
Since last MOT+3,322 miles
PASS
Mileage47,152 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,152 miles
Since last MOT+5,270 miles
PASS
Mileage41,882 miles
Since last MOT+6,371 miles
PASS
Mileage35,511 miles
Since last MOT+5,427 miles
PASS
Mileage30,084 miles
Since last MOT+6,599 miles
PASS
Mileage23,485 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 OAU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeAK — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About AK54 OAU

What car is AK54 OAU?

AK54 OAU is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2004.

What is the mileage of AK54 OAU?

The last recorded mileage for AK54 OAU was 84,680 miles, recorded on 6 Dec 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AK54 OAU passed its MOT?

AK54 OAU has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 6 Dec 2022.

Is AK54 OAU ULEZ compliant?

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

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