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BL05 GXT

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 2000cc

Black Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine2000cc
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 2000cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 7 (59% pass rate). It has 220,618 miles on the clock, averaging 16,955 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BL05 GXT

MOT Status
Due date passed
220,618
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2008
59%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
16,955

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading220,618 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year16,955
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for BL05 GXT 51k94k136k178k221k '08'18'15

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage220,618 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage220,615 miles
Since last MOT+328 miles
FAIL
Mileage220,287 miles
Since last MOT+15,973 miles
PASS
Mileage204,314 miles
Since last MOT+20,970 miles
PASS
Mileage183,344 miles
Since last MOT+445 miles
FAIL
Mileage182,899 miles
Since last MOT+19,546 miles
PASS
Mileage163,353 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage163,353 miles
Since last MOT+20,175 miles
PASS
Mileage143,178 miles
Since last MOT+22,343 miles
PASS
Mileage120,835 miles
FAIL
PASS
Mileage90,859 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,859 miles
Since last MOT+19,347 miles
PASS
Mileage71,512 miles
Since last MOT+7,781 miles
PASS
Mileage63,731 miles
Since last MOT+12,071 miles
PASS
Mileage51,660 miles
Since last MOT+428 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,232 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 GXT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2000cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeBL — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About BL05 GXT

What car is BL05 GXT?

BL05 GXT is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (2000cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2005.

What is the mileage of BL05 GXT?

The last recorded mileage for BL05 GXT was 220,618 miles, recorded on 22 Jun 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BL05 GXT passed its MOT?

BL05 GXT has had 17 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (10 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 22 Jun 2018.

Is BL05 GXT ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BL05 GXT 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 BL05 GXT?

BL05 GXT is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.