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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 4 (76% pass rate). It has 129,926 miles on the clock, averaging 8,441 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for BL05 VAE
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 129,926 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2 |
| Average per year | 8,441 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | BL05 VAE |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Green |
| 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 VAE
What car is BL05 VAE?
BL05 VAE is a green Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2005.
What is the mileage of BL05 VAE?
The last recorded mileage for BL05 VAE was 129,926 miles, recorded on 17 Feb 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BL05 VAE passed its MOT?
BL05 VAE has had 17 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (13 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 17 Feb 2022.
Is BL05 VAE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BL05 VAE 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 VAE?
BL05 VAE is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.