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BJ55 UDY

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Blue Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlue
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 168,129 miles on the clock, averaging 13,592 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BJ55 UDY

MOT Status
Due date passed
168,129
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2008
73%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
13,592

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 reading168,129 miles
Reading date
Miles last year50
Average per year13,592
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BJ55 UDY 36k69k102k135k168k '08'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage168,129 miles
Since last MOT+50 miles
FAIL
Mileage168,079 miles
Since last MOT+3,214 miles
PASS
Mileage164,865 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage164,865 miles
Since last MOT+14,729 miles
PASS
Mileage150,136 miles
Since last MOT+11,439 miles
PASS
Mileage138,697 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage138,697 miles
Since last MOT+11,958 miles
PASS
Mileage126,739 miles
Since last MOT+16,899 miles
PASS
Mileage109,840 miles
Since last MOT+22,633 miles
PASS
Mileage87,207 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,207 miles
Since last MOT+20,152 miles
PASS
Mileage67,055 miles
Since last MOT+19,386 miles
PASS
Mileage47,669 miles
Since last MOT+11,044 miles
PASS
Mileage36,625 miles
Since last MOT+155 miles
PASS
Mileage36,470 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About BJ55 UDY

What car is BJ55 UDY?

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

What is the mileage of BJ55 UDY?

The last recorded mileage for BJ55 UDY was 168,129 miles, recorded on 8 Jun 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BJ55 UDY passed its MOT?

BJ55 UDY has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 8 Jun 2018.

Is BJ55 UDY ULEZ compliant?

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

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