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BL55 ENU

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 1896cc has had 6 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing once (83% pass rate). It has 115,235 miles on the clock, averaging 7,314 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for 1. injector seal failure causing diesel fuel ingress into engine oil.

MOT & Mileage History for BL55 ENU

MOT Status
Due date passed
115,235
Last Mileage
Recorded
6
Total Tests
Since 2008
83%
Pass Rate
5 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 6 tests on record
7,314

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

Below average
Latest reading115,235 miles
Reading date
Miles last year454
Average per year7,314
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BL55 ENU 88k95k102k109k115k '08'12'12

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Full MOT Test History 6 tests on record

PASS
Mileage115,235 miles
Since last MOT+454 miles
PASS
Mileage114,781 miles
Since last MOT+142 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,639 miles
Since last MOT+6,422 miles
PASS
Mileage108,217 miles
Since last MOT+7,706 miles
PASS
Mileage100,511 miles
Since last MOT+12,050 miles
PASS
Mileage88,461 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (2003–2009), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

1. Injector Seal Failure Causing Diesel Fuel Ingress into Engine Oil

The rubber seal around the fuel injector degrades, allowing diesel fuel to seep past the seal into the engine sump, contaminating the engine oil.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 ENU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeBL — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About BL55 ENU

What car is BL55 ENU?

BL55 ENU is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2005.

What is the mileage of BL55 ENU?

The last recorded mileage for BL55 ENU was 115,235 miles, recorded on 23 Jul 2012 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BL55 ENU passed its MOT?

BL55 ENU has had 6 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (5 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 23 Jul 2012.

Is BL55 ENU ULEZ compliant?

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

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