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BC05 HXR

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
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 2005 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 8 (64% pass rate). It has 205,609 miles on the clock, averaging 12,581 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BC05 HXR

MOT Status
Due date passed
205,609
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2008
64%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
12,581

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading205,609 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,308
Average per year12,581
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BC05 HXR 26k71k116k161k206k '08'22'16

Check BC05 HXR

Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage205,609 miles
Since last MOT+7,308 miles
PASS
Mileage198,301 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage198,301 miles
Since last MOT+4,370 miles
PASS
Mileage193,931 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage193,931 miles
Since last MOT+13,608 miles
PASS
Mileage180,323 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage180,318 miles
Since last MOT+20,426 miles
PASS
Mileage159,892 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage159,890 miles
Since last MOT+14,081 miles
PASS
Mileage145,809 miles
Since last MOT+8,550 miles
PASS
Mileage137,259 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage137,259 miles
Since last MOT+5,579 miles
PASS
Mileage131,680 miles
Since last MOT+6,962 miles
PASS
Mileage124,718 miles
Since last MOT+21,167 miles
PASS
Mileage103,551 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,551 miles
Since last MOT+19,435 miles
PASS
Mileage84,116 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,116 miles
Since last MOT+18,829 miles
PASS
Mileage65,287 miles
Since last MOT+20,704 miles
PASS
Mileage44,583 miles
Since last MOT+11,136 miles
PASS
Mileage33,447 miles
Since last MOT+7,251 miles
PASS
Mileage26,196 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC05 HXR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeBC — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About BC05 HXR

What car is BC05 HXR?

BC05 HXR is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2005.

What is the mileage of BC05 HXR?

The last recorded mileage for BC05 HXR was 205,609 miles, recorded on 19 Aug 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BC05 HXR passed its MOT?

BC05 HXR has had 22 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (14 passes, 8 failures). It last was tested on 19 Aug 2022.

Is BC05 HXR ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BC05 HXR is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is BC05 HXR?

BC05 HXR is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.