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BL55 DJY

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Silver Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1390cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 5 (78% pass rate). It has 90,584 miles on the clock, averaging 4,376 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.

MOT & Mileage History for BL55 DJY

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
90,584
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2008
78%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
4,376

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading90,584 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,479
Average per year4,376
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BL55 DJY 14k33k52k71k91k '08'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage90,584 miles
Since last MOT+5,479 miles
PASS
Mileage85,105 miles
Since last MOT+6,246 miles
PASS
Mileage78,859 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,859 miles
Since last MOT+5,236 miles
PASS
Mileage73,623 miles
Since last MOT+4,870 miles
PASS
Mileage68,753 miles
Since last MOT+5,103 miles
PASS
Mileage63,650 miles
Since last MOT+2,400 miles
PASS
Mileage61,250 miles
Since last MOT+2,247 miles
PASS
Mileage59,003 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,000 miles
Since last MOT+1,275 miles
PASS
Mileage57,725 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,721 miles
Since last MOT+3,304 miles
PASS
Mileage54,417 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,414 miles
Since last MOT+3,506 miles
PASS
Mileage50,908 miles
Since last MOT+3,823 miles
PASS
Mileage47,085 miles
Since last MOT+27 miles
FAIL
Mileage47,058 miles
Since last MOT+4,437 miles
PASS
Mileage42,621 miles
Since last MOT+5,841 miles
PASS
Mileage36,780 miles
Since last MOT+4,940 miles
PASS
Mileage31,840 miles
Since last MOT+5,685 miles
PASS
Mileage26,155 miles
Since last MOT+5,641 miles
PASS
Mileage20,514 miles
Since last MOT+6,678 miles
PASS
Mileage13,836 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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BUD/BCA

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 DJY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeBL — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About BL55 DJY

What car is BL55 DJY?

BL55 DJY is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2005.

What is the mileage of BL55 DJY?

The last recorded mileage for BL55 DJY was 90,584 miles, recorded on 3 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BL55 DJY passed its MOT?

BL55 DJY has had 23 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (18 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 3 Jul 2026.

Is BL55 DJY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BL55 DJY 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 BL55 DJY?

BL55 DJY is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.