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BF55 SFJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Silver Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 108,459 miles on the clock, averaging 6,865 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.

MOT & Mileage History for BF55 SFJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
108,459
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2008
72%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
6,865

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading108,459 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12
Average per year6,865
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for BF55 SFJ 24k45k66k87k108k '08'20'16

Check BF55 SFJ

Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage108,459 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,447 miles
Since last MOT+10,321 miles
PASS
Mileage98,126 miles
Since last MOT+88 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,038 miles
Since last MOT+9,056 miles
PASS
Mileage88,982 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,981 miles
Since last MOT+4,170 miles
PASS
Mileage84,811 miles
Since last MOT+8,725 miles
PASS
Mileage76,086 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,086 miles
Since last MOT+8,349 miles
PASS
Mileage67,737 miles
Since last MOT+9,361 miles
PASS
Mileage58,376 miles
Since last MOT+6,676 miles
PASS
Mileage51,700 miles
Since last MOT+45 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,655 miles
Since last MOT+5,694 miles
PASS
Mileage45,961 miles
Since last MOT+6,231 miles
PASS
Mileage39,730 miles
Since last MOT+7,012 miles
PASS
Mileage32,718 miles
Since last MOT+4,716 miles
PASS
Mileage28,002 miles
Since last MOT+3,887 miles
PASS
Mileage24,115 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 SFJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeBF — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About BF55 SFJ

What car is BF55 SFJ?

BF55 SFJ is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2005.

What is the mileage of BF55 SFJ?

The last recorded mileage for BF55 SFJ was 108,459 miles, recorded on 11 Dec 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BF55 SFJ passed its MOT?

BF55 SFJ has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 11 Dec 2020.

Is BF55 SFJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BF55 SFJ 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 BF55 SFJ?

BF55 SFJ is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.