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VE04 AKN

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 142,439 miles on the clock, averaging 5,500 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 VE04 AKN

MOT Status
Due date passed
142,439
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2007
75%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
5,500

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 reading142,439 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,893
Average per year5,500
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VE04 AKN 57k78k100k121k142k '07'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage142,439 miles
Since last MOT+1,893 miles
PASS
Mileage140,546 miles
Since last MOT+64 miles
FAIL
Mileage140,482 miles
Since last MOT+2,950 miles
PASS
Mileage137,532 miles
Since last MOT+4,774 miles
PASS
Mileage132,758 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage132,758 miles
Since last MOT+4,284 miles
PASS
Mileage128,474 miles
Since last MOT+6,360 miles
PASS
Mileage122,114 miles
Since last MOT+7,917 miles
PASS
Mileage114,197 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,197 miles
Since last MOT+10,060 miles
PASS
Mileage104,137 miles
Since last MOT+11,372 miles
PASS
Mileage92,765 miles
Since last MOT+7,262 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,503 miles
Since last MOT+8,730 miles
PASS
Mileage76,773 miles
Since last MOT+9,608 miles
PASS
Mileage67,165 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,164 miles
Since last MOT+2,947 miles
PASS
Mileage64,217 miles
Since last MOT+1,013 miles
PASS
Mileage63,204 miles
Since last MOT+3,179 miles
PASS
Mileage60,025 miles
Since last MOT+3,146 miles
PASS
Mileage56,879 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE04 AKN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeVE — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About VE04 AKN

What car is VE04 AKN?

VE04 AKN is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Worcester in 2004.

What is the mileage of VE04 AKN?

The last recorded mileage for VE04 AKN was 142,439 miles, recorded on 21 Jan 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VE04 AKN passed its MOT?

VE04 AKN has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 21 Jan 2023.

Is VE04 AKN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, VE04 AKN 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 VE04 AKN?

VE04 AKN is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.