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BK05 GAV

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 2000cc

Red Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine2000cc
ColourRed
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 99,535 miles on the clock, averaging 6,064 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BK05 GAV

MOT Status
Due date passed
99,535
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2008
81%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
6,064

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 reading99,535 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13
Average per year6,064
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for BK05 GAV 17k37k58k79k100k '08'22'16

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage99,535 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,522 miles
Since last MOT+6,073 miles
PASS
Mileage93,449 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,448 miles
Since last MOT+4,052 miles
PASS
Mileage89,396 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,381 miles
Since last MOT+6,440 miles
PASS
Mileage82,941 miles
Since last MOT+14,029 miles
PASS
Mileage68,912 miles
Since last MOT+6,811 miles
PASS
Mileage62,101 miles
Since last MOT+6,287 miles
PASS
Mileage55,814 miles
Since last MOT+5,927 miles
PASS
Mileage49,887 miles
Since last MOT+7,670 miles
PASS
Mileage42,217 miles
Since last MOT+5,739 miles
PASS
Mileage36,478 miles
Since last MOT+7,518 miles
PASS
Mileage28,960 miles
Since last MOT+6,007 miles
PASS
Mileage22,953 miles
Since last MOT+6,153 miles
PASS
Mileage16,800 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 GAV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2000cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeBK — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About BK05 GAV

What car is BK05 GAV?

BK05 GAV is a red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (2000cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2005.

What is the mileage of BK05 GAV?

The last recorded mileage for BK05 GAV was 99,535 miles, recorded on 23 Feb 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BK05 GAV passed its MOT?

BK05 GAV has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 23 Feb 2022.

Is BK05 GAV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BK05 GAV 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 BK05 GAV?

BK05 GAV is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.