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 2009 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1390cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 145,519 miles on the clock, averaging 7,916 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.
MOT & Mileage History for BB05 JAP
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 145,519 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 9,183 |
| Average per year | 7,916 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | BB05 JAP |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2009 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BB — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About BB05 JAP
What car is BB05 JAP?
BB05 JAP is a grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2009.
What is the mileage of BB05 JAP?
The last recorded mileage for BB05 JAP was 145,519 miles, recorded on 20 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BB05 JAP passed its MOT?
BB05 JAP has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 20 Dec 2025.
Is BB05 JAP ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BB05 JAP is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.
How old is BB05 JAP?
BB05 JAP is approximately 17 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.