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BK05 VLX

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Blue Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing once (93% pass rate). It has 116,769 miles on the clock, averaging 7,342 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BK05 VLX

MOT Status
Due date passed
116,769
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2008
93%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
7,342

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 reading116,769 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,180
Average per year7,342
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BK05 VLX 21k45k69k93k117k '08'21'15

Check BK05 VLX

Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage116,769 miles
Since last MOT+4,180 miles
PASS
Mileage112,589 miles
Since last MOT+7,745 miles
PASS
Mileage104,844 miles
Since last MOT+12,055 miles
PASS
Mileage92,789 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,789 miles
Since last MOT+7,693 miles
PASS
Mileage85,096 miles
Since last MOT+5,258 miles
PASS
Mileage79,838 miles
Since last MOT+11,502 miles
PASS
Mileage68,336 miles
Since last MOT+12,859 miles
PASS
Mileage55,477 miles
Since last MOT+6,940 miles
PASS
Mileage48,537 miles
Since last MOT+8,275 miles
PASS
Mileage40,262 miles
Since last MOT+6,569 miles
PASS
Mileage33,693 miles
Since last MOT+6,682 miles
PASS
Mileage27,011 miles
Since last MOT+5,750 miles
PASS
Mileage21,261 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 VLX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeBK — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About BK05 VLX

What car is BK05 VLX?

BK05 VLX is a blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2005.

What is the mileage of BK05 VLX?

The last recorded mileage for BK05 VLX was 116,769 miles, recorded on 30 Mar 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BK05 VLX passed its MOT?

BK05 VLX has had 14 MOT tests with an 93% pass rate (13 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 30 Mar 2021.

Is BK05 VLX ULEZ compliant?

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

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