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 2005 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1390cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 5 (79% pass rate). It has 91,781 miles on the clock, averaging 4,486 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.
MOT & Mileage History for BF05 XWM
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 91,781 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 6 |
| Average per year | 4,486 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | BF05 XWM |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BF — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About BF05 XWM
What car is BF05 XWM?
BF05 XWM is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2005.
What is the mileage of BF05 XWM?
The last recorded mileage for BF05 XWM was 91,781 miles, recorded on 3 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BF05 XWM passed its MOT?
BF05 XWM has had 24 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (19 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 3 Dec 2025.
Is BF05 XWM ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BF05 XWM 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 BF05 XWM?
BF05 XWM is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.