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BP05 PZS

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 2000cc

Red Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine2000cc
ColourRed
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 2000cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 2 (88% pass rate). It has 146,812 miles on the clock, averaging 3,834 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 FSI engine is known for high pressure fuel pump (hpfp) cam follower and cam lobe wear.

MOT & Mileage History for BP05 PZS

MOT Status
Due date passed
146,812
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2008
88%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
3,834

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading146,812 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,158
Average per year3,834
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BP05 PZS 90k104k119k133k147k '08'23'15

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage146,812 miles
Since last MOT+1,158 miles
PASS
Mileage145,654 miles
Since last MOT+3,609 miles
PASS
Mileage142,045 miles
Since last MOT+3,176 miles
PASS
Mileage138,869 miles
Since last MOT+4,070 miles
PASS
Mileage134,799 miles
Since last MOT+3,989 miles
PASS
Mileage130,810 miles
Since last MOT+8,565 miles
PASS
Mileage122,245 miles
Since last MOT+10,186 miles
PASS
Mileage112,059 miles
Since last MOT+9,236 miles
PASS
Mileage102,823 miles
Since last MOT+9,865 miles
PASS
Mileage92,958 miles
Since last MOT+7,244 miles
PASS
Mileage85,714 miles
Since last MOT+7,688 miles
PASS
Mileage78,026 miles
PASS
Mileage92,563 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,236 miles
Since last MOT+24,013 miles
PASS
Mileage90,223 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,223 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.

High Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) cam follower (part typically 06F198151 or equivalent) and cam lobe wear

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 PZS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2000cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeBP — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About BP05 PZS

What car is BP05 PZS?

BP05 PZS is a red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (2000cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2005.

What is the mileage of BP05 PZS?

The last recorded mileage for BP05 PZS was 146,812 miles, recorded on 9 May 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BP05 PZS passed its MOT?

BP05 PZS has had 16 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (14 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 9 May 2023.

Is BP05 PZS ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BP05 PZS 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 BP05 PZS?

BP05 PZS is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.