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BJ55 FDM

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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing once (95% pass rate). It has 74,468 miles on the clock, averaging 3,197 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BJ55 FDM

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
74,468
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2008
95%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
3,197

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

Low mileage
Latest reading74,468 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,790
Average per year3,197
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BJ55 FDM 20k33k47k61k74k '08'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage74,468 miles
Since last MOT+1,790 miles
PASS
Mileage72,678 miles
Since last MOT+2,012 miles
PASS
Mileage70,666 miles
Since last MOT+1,391 miles
PASS
Mileage69,275 miles
Since last MOT+1,685 miles
PASS
Mileage67,590 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,590 miles
Since last MOT+1,282 miles
PASS
Mileage66,308 miles
Since last MOT+1,491 miles
PASS
Mileage64,817 miles
Since last MOT+3,437 miles
PASS
Mileage61,380 miles
Since last MOT+2,667 miles
PASS
Mileage58,713 miles
Since last MOT+4,221 miles
PASS
Mileage54,492 miles
Since last MOT+3,836 miles
PASS
Mileage50,656 miles
Since last MOT+3,832 miles
PASS
Mileage46,824 miles
Since last MOT+3,213 miles
PASS
Mileage43,611 miles
Since last MOT+3,223 miles
PASS
Mileage40,388 miles
Since last MOT+4,162 miles
PASS
Mileage36,226 miles
Since last MOT+4,605 miles
PASS
Mileage31,621 miles
Since last MOT+4,516 miles
PASS
Mileage27,105 miles
Since last MOT+7,454 miles
PASS
Mileage19,651 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 FDM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeBJ — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About BJ55 FDM

What car is BJ55 FDM?

BJ55 FDM is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2005.

What is the mileage of BJ55 FDM?

The last recorded mileage for BJ55 FDM was 74,468 miles, recorded on 18 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BJ55 FDM passed its MOT?

BJ55 FDM has had 19 MOT tests with an 95% pass rate (18 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 18 Nov 2025.

Is BJ55 FDM ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BJ55 FDM 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 BJ55 FDM?

BJ55 FDM is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.