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 27 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 9 (67% pass rate). It has 124,063 miles on the clock, averaging 6,083 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for BL05 YBD
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 124,063 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 6,083 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | BL05 YBD |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| 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 YBD
What car is BL05 YBD?
BL05 YBD is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2005.
What is the mileage of BL05 YBD?
The last recorded mileage for BL05 YBD was 124,063 miles, recorded on 10 Jun 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BL05 YBD passed its MOT?
BL05 YBD has had 27 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (18 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 10 Jun 2025.
Is BL05 YBD ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BL05 YBD 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 YBD?
BL05 YBD is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.