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BN55 ABU

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 8 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing once (88% pass rate). It has 139,106 miles on the clock, averaging 11,096 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BN55 ABU

MOT Status
Due date passed
139,106
Last Mileage
Recorded
8
Total Tests
Since 2008
88%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 8 tests on record
11,096

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading139,106 miles
Reading date
Miles last year20,990
Average per year11,096
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BN55 ABU 56k77k97k118k139k '08'16'14

Check BN55 ABU

Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

PASS
Mileage139,106 miles
Since last MOT+20,990 miles
PASS
Mileage118,116 miles
Since last MOT+151 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,965 miles
Since last MOT+3,079 miles
PASS
Mileage114,886 miles
Since last MOT+4,697 miles
PASS
Mileage110,189 miles
Since last MOT+12,166 miles
PASS
Mileage98,023 miles
Since last MOT+16,962 miles
PASS
Mileage81,061 miles
Since last MOT+25,225 miles
PASS
Mileage55,836 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 ABU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeBN — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About BN55 ABU

What car is BN55 ABU?

BN55 ABU is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2005.

What is the mileage of BN55 ABU?

The last recorded mileage for BN55 ABU was 139,106 miles, recorded on 19 Feb 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BN55 ABU passed its MOT?

BN55 ABU has had 8 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (7 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 19 Feb 2016.

Is BN55 ABU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BN55 ABU 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 BN55 ABU?

BN55 ABU is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.