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BL55 USJ

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1600cc

Blue Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
FuelPetrol
Engine1600cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
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 2006 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1600cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 5 (78% pass rate). It has 89,041 miles on the clock, averaging 3,930 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BL55 USJ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
89,041
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
3,930

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 reading89,041 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year3,930
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BL55 USJ 22k39k55k72k89k '08'26'16

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage89,041 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,040 miles
Since last MOT+2,833 miles
PASS
Mileage86,207 miles
Since last MOT+590 miles
PASS
Mileage85,617 miles
Since last MOT+643 miles
PASS
Mileage84,974 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,973 miles
Since last MOT+416 miles
PASS
Mileage84,557 miles
Since last MOT+905 miles
PASS
Mileage83,652 miles
Since last MOT+1,612 miles
PASS
Mileage82,040 miles
Since last MOT+4,900 miles
PASS
Mileage77,140 miles
Since last MOT+3,382 miles
PASS
Mileage73,758 miles
PASS
Mileage136,336 miles
Since last MOT+66,598 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,738 miles
Since last MOT+3,950 miles
PASS
Mileage65,788 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,788 miles
Since last MOT+4,094 miles
PASS
Mileage61,694 miles
Since last MOT+4,642 miles
PASS
Mileage57,052 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,045 miles
Since last MOT+8,301 miles
PASS
Mileage48,744 miles
Since last MOT+6,323 miles
PASS
Mileage42,421 miles
Since last MOT+6,959 miles
PASS
Mileage35,462 miles
Since last MOT+6,802 miles
PASS
Mileage28,660 miles
Since last MOT+6,874 miles
PASS
Mileage21,786 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 USJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1600cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeBL — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About BL55 USJ

What car is BL55 USJ?

BL55 USJ is a blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1600cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2006.

What is the mileage of BL55 USJ?

The last recorded mileage for BL55 USJ was 89,041 miles, recorded on 12 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BL55 USJ passed its MOT?

BL55 USJ has had 23 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (18 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 12 Jan 2026.

Is BL55 USJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BL55 USJ is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.

How old is BL55 USJ?

BL55 USJ is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.