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BL54 LXW

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 2000cc

Red Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine2000cc
ColourRed
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing once (94% pass rate). It has 76,462 miles on the clock, averaging 3,963 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BL54 LXW

MOT Status
Due date passed
76,462
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2008
94%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
3,963

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading76,462 miles
Reading date
Average per year3,963
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BL54 LXW 21k35k49k62k76k '08'22'15

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage76,462 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,462 miles
Since last MOT+5,674 miles
PASS
Mileage70,788 miles
Since last MOT+505 miles
PASS
Mileage70,283 miles
Since last MOT+1,189 miles
PASS
Mileage69,094 miles
Since last MOT+4,908 miles
PASS
Mileage64,186 miles
Since last MOT+4,304 miles
PASS
Mileage59,882 miles
Since last MOT+5,287 miles
PASS
Mileage54,595 miles
Since last MOT+3,859 miles
PASS
Mileage50,736 miles
Since last MOT+2,666 miles
PASS
Mileage48,070 miles
Since last MOT+4,631 miles
PASS
Mileage43,439 miles
Since last MOT+4,559 miles
PASS
Mileage38,880 miles
Since last MOT+5,030 miles
PASS
Mileage33,850 miles
Since last MOT+5,291 miles
PASS
Mileage28,559 miles
Since last MOT+4,472 miles
PASS
Mileage24,087 miles
Since last MOT+3,519 miles
PASS
Mileage20,568 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 LXW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2000cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeBL — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About BL54 LXW

What car is BL54 LXW?

BL54 LXW is a red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (2000cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2005.

What is the mileage of BL54 LXW?

The last recorded mileage for BL54 LXW was 76,462 miles, recorded on 16 Feb 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BL54 LXW passed its MOT?

BL54 LXW has had 16 MOT tests with an 94% pass rate (15 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 16 Feb 2022.

Is BL54 LXW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BL54 LXW 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 BL54 LXW?

BL54 LXW is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.