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BP54 GGA

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
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 1896cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 93,471 miles on the clock, averaging 8,179 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for 1. injector seal failure causing diesel fuel ingress into engine oil.

MOT & Mileage History for BP54 GGA

MOT Status
Due date passed
93,471
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2008
77%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
8,179

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading93,471 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,885
Average per year8,179
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for BP54 GGA 21k39k57k75k93k '08'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage93,471 miles
Since last MOT+7,885 miles
PASS
Mileage85,586 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,586 miles
Since last MOT+8,111 miles
PASS
Mileage77,475 miles
Since last MOT+6,254 miles
PASS
Mileage71,221 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,220 miles
Since last MOT+7,408 miles
PASS
Mileage63,812 miles
Since last MOT+8,083 miles
PASS
Mileage55,729 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,729 miles
Since last MOT+9,421 miles
PASS
Mileage46,308 miles
Since last MOT+8,782 miles
PASS
Mileage37,526 miles
Since last MOT+6,461 miles
PASS
Mileage31,065 miles
Since last MOT+9,796 miles
PASS
Mileage21,269 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.

1. Injector Seal Failure Causing Diesel Fuel Ingress into Engine Oil

The rubber seal around the fuel injector degrades, allowing diesel fuel to seep past the seal into the engine sump, contaminating the engine oil.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP54 GGA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeBP — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About BP54 GGA

What car is BP54 GGA?

BP54 GGA is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2005.

What is the mileage of BP54 GGA?

The last recorded mileage for BP54 GGA was 93,471 miles, recorded on 4 Nov 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BP54 GGA passed its MOT?

BP54 GGA has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 4 Nov 2016.

Is BP54 GGA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BP54 GGA 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 BP54 GGA?

BP54 GGA is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.