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BF05 YZY

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Blue Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlue
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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 6 (75% pass rate). It has 85,425 miles on the clock, averaging 3,440 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BF05 YZY

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
85,425
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2008
75%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
3,440

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

Low mileage
Latest reading85,425 miles
Reading date
Average per year3,440
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BF05 YZY 24k39k55k70k85k '08'26'18

Check BF05 YZY

Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage85,425 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,425 miles
PASS
Mileage86,696 miles
Since last MOT+6,199 miles
PASS
Mileage80,497 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,496 miles
Since last MOT+3,799 miles
PASS
Mileage76,697 miles
Since last MOT+3,939 miles
PASS
Mileage72,758 miles
Since last MOT+3,800 miles
PASS
Mileage68,958 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,938 miles
Since last MOT+6,204 miles
PASS
Mileage62,734 miles
Since last MOT+6,336 miles
PASS
Mileage56,398 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,398 miles
Since last MOT+1,106 miles
PASS
Mileage55,292 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,292 miles
Since last MOT+2,013 miles
PASS
Mileage53,279 miles
Since last MOT+2,270 miles
PASS
Mileage51,009 miles
Since last MOT+2,568 miles
PASS
Mileage48,441 miles
Since last MOT+2,592 miles
PASS
Mileage45,849 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,849 miles
Since last MOT+3,719 miles
PASS
Mileage42,130 miles
Since last MOT+3,567 miles
PASS
Mileage38,563 miles
Since last MOT+4,086 miles
PASS
Mileage34,477 miles
Since last MOT+5,065 miles
PASS
Mileage29,412 miles
Since last MOT+5,710 miles
PASS
Mileage23,702 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 YZY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeBF — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About BF05 YZY

What car is BF05 YZY?

BF05 YZY is a blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2005.

What is the mileage of BF05 YZY?

The last recorded mileage for BF05 YZY was 85,425 miles, recorded on 19 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BF05 YZY passed its MOT?

BF05 YZY has had 24 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (18 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 19 Mar 2026.

Is BF05 YZY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BF05 YZY 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 YZY?

BF05 YZY is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.