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AK54 VNU

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Grey Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourGrey
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 125,101 miles on the clock, averaging 8,070 miles per year, around 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 VNU

MOT Status
Due date passed
125,101
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2007
65%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
8,070

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading125,101 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year8,070
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AK54 VNU 36k58k80k103k125k '07'18'14

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage125,101 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,100 miles
Since last MOT+6,895 miles
PASS
Mileage118,205 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,205 miles
Since last MOT+6,440 miles
PASS
Mileage111,765 miles
Since last MOT+46 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,719 miles
Since last MOT+5,497 miles
PASS
Mileage106,222 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,222 miles
Since last MOT+6,167 miles
PASS
Mileage100,055 miles
Since last MOT+118 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,937 miles
Since last MOT+8,449 miles
PASS
Mileage91,488 miles
Since last MOT+9,064 miles
PASS
Mileage82,424 miles
Since last MOT+10,477 miles
PASS
Mileage71,947 miles
Since last MOT+11,274 miles
PASS
Mileage60,673 miles
Since last MOT+8,036 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,637 miles
Since last MOT+7,989 miles
PASS
Mileage44,648 miles
Since last MOT+8,833 miles
PASS
Mileage35,815 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About AK54 VNU

What car is AK54 VNU?

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

What is the mileage of AK54 VNU?

The last recorded mileage for AK54 VNU was 125,101 miles, recorded on 24 Oct 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AK54 VNU passed its MOT?

AK54 VNU has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 24 Oct 2018.

Is AK54 VNU ULEZ compliant?

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

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