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BN55 SFE

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 2000cc

Black Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine2000cc
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 2000cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing once (91% pass rate). It has 94,076 miles on the clock, averaging 6,071 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BN55 SFE

MOT Status
Due date passed
94,076
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2008
91%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
6,071

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

Below average
Latest reading94,076 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,816
Average per year6,071
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BN55 SFE 35k50k64k79k94k '08'18'13

Check BN55 SFE

Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage94,076 miles
Since last MOT+11,816 miles
PASS
Mileage82,260 miles
Since last MOT+1,812 miles
PASS
Mileage80,448 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,448 miles
Since last MOT+8,404 miles
PASS
Mileage72,044 miles
Since last MOT+7,713 miles
PASS
Mileage64,331 miles
Since last MOT+6,603 miles
PASS
Mileage57,728 miles
Since last MOT+6,488 miles
PASS
Mileage51,240 miles
Since last MOT+7,059 miles
PASS
Mileage44,181 miles
Since last MOT+4,717 miles
PASS
Mileage39,464 miles
Since last MOT+4,546 miles
PASS
Mileage34,918 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 SFE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2000cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeBN — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About BN55 SFE

What car is BN55 SFE?

BN55 SFE is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (2000cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2005.

What is the mileage of BN55 SFE?

The last recorded mileage for BN55 SFE was 94,076 miles, recorded on 1 Jun 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BN55 SFE passed its MOT?

BN55 SFE has had 11 MOT tests with an 91% pass rate (10 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 1 Jun 2018.

Is BN55 SFE ULEZ compliant?

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

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