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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 6 (60% pass rate). It has 102,885 miles on the clock, averaging 9,638 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for BL05 GVK
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 102,885 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 8,857 |
| Average per year | 9,638 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | BL05 GVK |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BL — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About BL05 GVK
What car is BL05 GVK?
BL05 GVK is a red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2005.
What is the mileage of BL05 GVK?
The last recorded mileage for BL05 GVK was 102,885 miles, recorded on 4 Jul 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BL05 GVK passed its MOT?
BL05 GVK has had 15 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (9 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 4 Jul 2016.
Is BL05 GVK ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BL05 GVK 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 BL05 GVK?
BL05 GVK is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.