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AK54 PLX

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1896cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 6 (71% pass rate). It has 163,707 miles on the clock, averaging 7,778 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 PLX

MOT Status
Due date passed
163,707
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2008
71%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
7,778

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading163,707 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,430
Average per year7,778
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AK54 PLX 51k79k107k136k164k '08'22'15

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage163,707 miles
Since last MOT+2,430 miles
PASS
Mileage161,277 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage161,277 miles
Since last MOT+6,880 miles
PASS
Mileage154,397 miles
Since last MOT+1,781 miles
PASS
Mileage152,616 miles
Since last MOT+3,839 miles
PASS
Mileage148,777 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage148,777 miles
Since last MOT+9,138 miles
PASS
Mileage139,639 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage139,638 miles
Since last MOT+9,347 miles
PASS
Mileage130,291 miles
Since last MOT+31,591 miles
PASS
Mileage98,700 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,860 miles
Since last MOT+6,571 miles
PASS
Mileage116,289 miles
Since last MOT+51 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,238 miles
Since last MOT+7,273 miles
PASS
Mileage108,965 miles
Since last MOT+6,215 miles
PASS
Mileage102,750 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,750 miles
Since last MOT+4,033 miles
PASS
Mileage98,717 miles
Since last MOT+3,800 miles
PASS
Mileage94,917 miles
Since last MOT+17,709 miles
PASS
Mileage77,208 miles
Since last MOT+26,276 miles
PASS
Mileage50,932 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 PLX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeAK — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About AK54 PLX

What car is AK54 PLX?

AK54 PLX is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2004.

What is the mileage of AK54 PLX?

The last recorded mileage for AK54 PLX was 163,707 miles, recorded on 23 Jul 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AK54 PLX passed its MOT?

AK54 PLX has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 23 Jul 2022.

Is AK54 PLX ULEZ compliant?

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

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