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 28 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 10 (64% pass rate). It has 115,677 miles on the clock, averaging 5,437 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for BK05 VLR
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 115,677 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 128 |
| Average per year | 5,437 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | BK05 VLR |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| 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 VLR
What car is BK05 VLR?
BK05 VLR is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2005.
What is the mileage of BK05 VLR?
The last recorded mileage for BK05 VLR was 115,677 miles, recorded on 4 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BK05 VLR passed its MOT?
BK05 VLR has had 28 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (18 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 4 Nov 2025.
Is BK05 VLR ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BK05 VLR 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 VLR?
BK05 VLR is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.