Vehicle summary
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 7 (72% pass rate). It has 93,389 miles on the clock, averaging 4,733 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for BK05 VLN
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 93,389 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 4,733 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | BK05 VLN |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BK — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About BK05 VLN
What car is BK05 VLN?
BK05 VLN is a grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2005.
What is the mileage of BK05 VLN?
The last recorded mileage for BK05 VLN was 93,389 miles, recorded on 17 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BK05 VLN passed its MOT?
BK05 VLN has had 25 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (18 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 17 Nov 2025.
Is BK05 VLN ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BK05 VLN is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is BK05 VLN?
BK05 VLN is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.