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BN55 ADU

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 6 (74% pass rate). It has 101,398 miles on the clock, averaging 4,796 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BN55 ADU

MOT Status
Due date passed
101,398
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2008
74%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
4,796

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading101,398 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year4,796
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BN55 ADU 20k40k61k81k101k '08'25'19

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage101,398 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,397 miles
Since last MOT+7,867 miles
PASS
Mileage93,530 miles
Since last MOT+2,258 miles
PASS
Mileage91,272 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,272 miles
Since last MOT+2,651 miles
PASS
Mileage88,621 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,611 miles
Since last MOT+2,706 miles
PASS
Mileage85,905 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,895 miles
Since last MOT+2,444 miles
PASS
Mileage83,451 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,451 miles
Since last MOT+3,893 miles
PASS
Mileage79,558 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,556 miles
Since last MOT+8,769 miles
PASS
Mileage70,787 miles
Since last MOT+5,686 miles
PASS
Mileage65,101 miles
Since last MOT+5,397 miles
PASS
Mileage59,704 miles
Since last MOT+4,535 miles
PASS
Mileage55,169 miles
Since last MOT+5,084 miles
PASS
Mileage50,085 miles
Since last MOT+4,666 miles
PASS
Mileage45,419 miles
Since last MOT+5,160 miles
PASS
Mileage40,259 miles
Since last MOT+5,979 miles
PASS
Mileage34,280 miles
Since last MOT+6,219 miles
PASS
Mileage28,061 miles
Since last MOT+7,905 miles
PASS
Mileage20,156 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About BN55 ADU

What car is BN55 ADU?

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

What is the mileage of BN55 ADU?

The last recorded mileage for BN55 ADU was 101,398 miles, recorded on 8 Aug 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BN55 ADU passed its MOT?

BN55 ADU has had 23 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (17 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 8 Aug 2025.

Is BN55 ADU ULEZ compliant?

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

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