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BP54 LJE

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1600cc

Red Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1600cc
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 1600cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 118,120 miles on the clock, averaging 10,855 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BP54 LJE

MOT Status
Due date passed
118,120
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2008
75%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
10,855

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading118,120 miles
Reading date
Average per year10,855
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BP54 LJE 27k50k72k95k118k '08'16'13

Check BP54 LJE

Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage118,120 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,120 miles
Since last MOT+17,159 miles
PASS
Mileage100,961 miles
Since last MOT+8,667 miles
PASS
Mileage92,294 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,284 miles
Since last MOT+4,556 miles
PASS
Mileage87,728 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,728 miles
Since last MOT+10,298 miles
PASS
Mileage77,430 miles
Since last MOT+11,914 miles
PASS
Mileage65,516 miles
Since last MOT+10,335 miles
PASS
Mileage55,181 miles
Since last MOT+15,078 miles
PASS
Mileage40,103 miles
Since last MOT+13,230 miles
PASS
Mileage26,873 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP54 LJE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1600cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeBP — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About BP54 LJE

What car is BP54 LJE?

BP54 LJE is a red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1600cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2005.

What is the mileage of BP54 LJE?

The last recorded mileage for BP54 LJE was 118,120 miles, recorded on 24 Oct 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BP54 LJE passed its MOT?

BP54 LJE has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 24 Oct 2016.

Is BP54 LJE ULEZ compliant?

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

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