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PK54 RKU

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Preston, Preston · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 4 (79% pass rate). It has 110,851 miles on the clock, averaging 5,845 miles per year, 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 PK54 RKU

MOT Status
Due date passed
110,851
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2007
79%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
5,845

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading110,851 miles
Reading date
Miles last year797
Average per year5,845
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PK54 RKU 30k50k70k91k111k '07'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage110,851 miles
Since last MOT+797 miles
PASS
Mileage110,054 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,049 miles
Since last MOT+7,751 miles
PASS
Mileage102,298 miles
Since last MOT+5,053 miles
PASS
Mileage97,245 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,245 miles
Since last MOT+7,496 miles
PASS
Mileage89,749 miles
Since last MOT+51 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,698 miles
Since last MOT+4,455 miles
PASS
Mileage85,243 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,463 miles
Since last MOT+5,956 miles
PASS
Mileage79,507 miles
Since last MOT+5,822 miles
PASS
Mileage73,685 miles
Since last MOT+5,853 miles
PASS
Mileage67,832 miles
Since last MOT+5,594 miles
PASS
Mileage62,238 miles
Since last MOT+6,258 miles
PASS
Mileage55,980 miles
Since last MOT+3,142 miles
PASS
Mileage52,838 miles
Since last MOT+6,791 miles
PASS
Mileage46,047 miles
Since last MOT+7,272 miles
PASS
Mileage38,775 miles
Since last MOT+8,654 miles
PASS
Mileage30,121 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK54 RKU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codePK — Preston, Preston
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About PK54 RKU

What car is PK54 RKU?

PK54 RKU is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Preston in 2004.

What is the mileage of PK54 RKU?

The last recorded mileage for PK54 RKU was 110,851 miles, recorded on 10 Jul 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PK54 RKU passed its MOT?

PK54 RKU has had 19 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (15 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 10 Jul 2021.

Is PK54 RKU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PK54 RKU 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 PK54 RKU?

PK54 RKU is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.