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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 11 (54% pass rate). It has 148,533 miles on the clock, averaging 7,036 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for AK54 UBA
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 148,533 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 5,018 |
| Average per year | 7,036 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 24 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 UBA |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Grey |
| 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 UBA
What car is AK54 UBA?
AK54 UBA is an grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2004.
What is the mileage of AK54 UBA?
The last recorded mileage for AK54 UBA was 148,533 miles, recorded on 2 Sep 2024 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AK54 UBA passed its MOT?
AK54 UBA has had 24 MOT tests with a 54% pass rate (13 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 2 Sep 2024.
Is AK54 UBA ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AK54 UBA 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 UBA?
AK54 UBA is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.