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 Petrol 1598cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 6 (74% pass rate). It has 98,430 miles on the clock, averaging 4,507 miles per year, well 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 VZL
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 98,430 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 4,507 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | AK54 VZL |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AK — Peterborough, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 54 — September 2004 to February 2005 |
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About AK54 VZL
What car is AK54 VZL?
AK54 VZL is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2004.
What is the mileage of AK54 VZL?
The last recorded mileage for AK54 VZL was 98,430 miles, recorded on 20 Mar 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AK54 VZL passed its MOT?
AK54 VZL has had 23 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (17 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 20 Mar 2025.
Is AK54 VZL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AK54 VZL 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 VZL?
AK54 VZL is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.