Vehicle summary
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 9 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 3 (67% pass rate). It has 151,624 miles on the clock, averaging 16,743 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for BP05 XBM
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 151,624 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4 |
| Average per year | 16,743 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | BP05 XBM |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BP — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About BP05 XBM
What car is BP05 XBM?
BP05 XBM is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2005.
What is the mileage of BP05 XBM?
The last recorded mileage for BP05 XBM was 151,624 miles, recorded on 11 Apr 2014 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BP05 XBM passed its MOT?
BP05 XBM has had 9 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (6 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 11 Apr 2014.
Is BP05 XBM ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BP05 XBM 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 XBM?
BP05 XBM is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.