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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 7 (73% pass rate). It has 76,340 miles on the clock, averaging 3,651 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for BL05 XAH
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 76,340 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3,527 |
| Average per year | 3,651 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | BL05 XAH |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| 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 XAH
What car is BL05 XAH?
BL05 XAH is a blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2005.
What is the mileage of BL05 XAH?
The last recorded mileage for BL05 XAH was 76,340 miles, recorded on 15 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BL05 XAH passed its MOT?
BL05 XAH has had 26 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (19 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 15 Jul 2026.
Is BL05 XAH ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BL05 XAH 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 XAH?
BL05 XAH is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.