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AK54 OBU

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 84,805 miles on the clock, averaging 5,162 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 OBU

MOT Status
Due date passed
84,805
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2007
80%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
5,162

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 reading84,805 miles
Reading date
Miles last year15
Average per year5,162
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AK54 OBU 28k42k57k71k85k '07'18'14

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage84,805 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,790 miles
Since last MOT+4,442 miles
PASS
Mileage80,348 miles
Since last MOT+77 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,271 miles
Since last MOT+5,420 miles
PASS
Mileage74,851 miles
Since last MOT+5,017 miles
PASS
Mileage69,834 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,834 miles
Since last MOT+5,693 miles
PASS
Mileage64,141 miles
Since last MOT+5,429 miles
PASS
Mileage58,712 miles
Since last MOT+6,611 miles
PASS
Mileage52,101 miles
Since last MOT+6,252 miles
PASS
Mileage45,849 miles
Since last MOT+4,612 miles
PASS
Mileage41,237 miles
Since last MOT+4,822 miles
PASS
Mileage36,415 miles
Since last MOT+4,387 miles
PASS
Mileage32,028 miles
Since last MOT+3,785 miles
PASS
Mileage28,243 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 OBU
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 OBU

What car is AK54 OBU?

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

What is the mileage of AK54 OBU?

The last recorded mileage for AK54 OBU was 84,805 miles, recorded on 9 Oct 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AK54 OBU passed its MOT?

AK54 OBU has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 9 Oct 2018.

Is AK54 OBU ULEZ compliant?

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

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