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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 148,674 miles on the clock, averaging 11,600 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for AK54 UCU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 148,674 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 17,136 |
| Average per year | 11,600 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 13 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 UCU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| 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 UCU
What car is AK54 UCU?
AK54 UCU is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2004.
What is the mileage of AK54 UCU?
The last recorded mileage for AK54 UCU was 148,674 miles, recorded on 5 Feb 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AK54 UCU passed its MOT?
AK54 UCU has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 5 Feb 2018.
Is AK54 UCU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AK54 UCU 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 UCU?
AK54 UCU is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.