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BJ55 KSO

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1968cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 2 (82% pass rate). It has 179,194 miles on the clock, averaging 9,588 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BJ55 KSO

MOT Status
Due date passed
179,194
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2008
82%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
9,588

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 reading179,194 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,845
Average per year9,588
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BJ55 KSO 99k119k139k159k179k '08'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage179,194 miles
Since last MOT+10,845 miles
PASS
Mileage168,349 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage168,348 miles
Since last MOT+24,035 miles
PASS
Mileage144,313 miles
Since last MOT+7,574 miles
PASS
Mileage136,739 miles
Since last MOT+6,380 miles
PASS
Mileage130,359 miles
Since last MOT+5,021 miles
PASS
Mileage125,338 miles
Since last MOT+4,204 miles
PASS
Mileage121,134 miles
Since last MOT+67 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,067 miles
Since last MOT+9,704 miles
PASS
Mileage111,363 miles
Since last MOT+12,653 miles
PASS
Mileage98,710 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 KSO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeBJ — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About BJ55 KSO

What car is BJ55 KSO?

BJ55 KSO is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2005.

What is the mileage of BJ55 KSO?

The last recorded mileage for BJ55 KSO was 179,194 miles, recorded on 3 Mar 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BJ55 KSO passed its MOT?

BJ55 KSO has had 11 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (9 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 3 Mar 2017.

Is BJ55 KSO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BJ55 KSO is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is BJ55 KSO?

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