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BJ55 XCP

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 2000cc

Blue Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine2000cc
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 2000cc has had 8 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing once (88% pass rate). It has 180,335 miles on the clock, averaging 18,205 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BJ55 XCP

MOT Status
Due date passed
180,335
Last Mileage
Recorded
8
Total Tests
Since 2009
88%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 8 tests on record
18,205

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading180,335 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,136
Average per year18,205
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BJ55 XCP 63k93k122k151k180k '09'16'14

Check BJ55 XCP

Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

PASS
Mileage180,335 miles
Since last MOT+8,136 miles
PASS
Mileage172,199 miles
Since last MOT+8,859 miles
PASS
Mileage163,340 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage163,340 miles
Since last MOT+5,545 miles
PASS
Mileage157,795 miles
Since last MOT+9,948 miles
PASS
Mileage147,847 miles
Since last MOT+38,494 miles
PASS
Mileage109,353 miles
Since last MOT+46,002 miles
PASS
Mileage63,351 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 XCP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2000cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeBJ — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About BJ55 XCP

What car is BJ55 XCP?

BJ55 XCP is a blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (2000cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2005.

What is the mileage of BJ55 XCP?

The last recorded mileage for BJ55 XCP was 180,335 miles, recorded on 26 May 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BJ55 XCP passed its MOT?

BJ55 XCP has had 8 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (7 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 26 May 2016.

Is BJ55 XCP ULEZ compliant?

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

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