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BK05 HJX

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1900cc

Black Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1900cc
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 1900cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 3 (73% pass rate). It has 98,747 miles on the clock, averaging 6,923 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for 1. injector seal failure causing diesel fuel ingress into engine oil.

MOT & Mileage History for BK05 HJX

MOT Status
Due date passed
98,747
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2008
73%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
6,923

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading98,747 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year6,923
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for BK05 HJX 33k50k66k82k99k '08'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage98,747 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,745 miles
Since last MOT+8,444 miles
PASS
Mileage90,301 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,300 miles
Since last MOT+4,957 miles
PASS
Mileage85,343 miles
Since last MOT+9,881 miles
PASS
Mileage75,462 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,462 miles
Since last MOT+14,741 miles
PASS
Mileage60,721 miles
Since last MOT+6,578 miles
PASS
Mileage54,143 miles
Since last MOT+6,945 miles
PASS
Mileage47,198 miles
Since last MOT+14,078 miles
PASS
Mileage33,120 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (2003–2009), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

1. Injector Seal Failure Causing Diesel Fuel Ingress into Engine Oil

The rubber seal around the fuel injector degrades, allowing diesel fuel to seep past the seal into the engine sump, contaminating the engine oil.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 HJX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1900cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeBK — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About BK05 HJX

What car is BK05 HJX?

BK05 HJX is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1900cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2005.

What is the mileage of BK05 HJX?

The last recorded mileage for BK05 HJX was 98,747 miles, recorded on 13 Oct 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BK05 HJX passed its MOT?

BK05 HJX has had 11 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (8 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 13 Oct 2017.

Is BK05 HJX ULEZ compliant?

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

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