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BV05 AKZ

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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 183,307 miles on the clock, averaging 8,034 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BV05 AKZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
183,307
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2008
67%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
8,034

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading183,307 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,847
Average per year8,034
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BV05 AKZ 68k97k126k155k183k '08'23'17

Check BV05 AKZ

Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage183,307 miles
Since last MOT+4,847 miles
PASS
Mileage178,460 miles
Since last MOT+3,516 miles
PASS
Mileage174,944 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage174,944 miles
Since last MOT+12,377 miles
PASS
Mileage162,567 miles
FAIL
Mileage172,563 miles
Since last MOT+5,738 miles
PASS
Mileage166,825 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage166,822 miles
Since last MOT+13,116 miles
PASS
Mileage153,706 miles
Since last MOT+114 miles
FAIL
Mileage153,592 miles
Since last MOT+13,297 miles
PASS
Mileage140,295 miles
Since last MOT+4,656 miles
PASS
Mileage135,639 miles
Since last MOT+9,763 miles
PASS
Mileage125,876 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage125,876 miles
Since last MOT+9,919 miles
PASS
Mileage115,957 miles
Since last MOT+7,188 miles
PASS
Mileage108,769 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,769 miles
Since last MOT+19,896 miles
PASS
Mileage88,873 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,873 miles
Since last MOT+11,141 miles
PASS
Mileage77,732 miles
Since last MOT+9,426 miles
PASS
Mileage68,306 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 AKZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2000cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeBV — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About BV05 AKZ

What car is BV05 AKZ?

BV05 AKZ is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (2000cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2005.

What is the mileage of BV05 AKZ?

The last recorded mileage for BV05 AKZ was 183,307 miles, recorded on 26 Jan 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BV05 AKZ passed its MOT?

BV05 AKZ has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 26 Jan 2023.

Is BV05 AKZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BV05 AKZ 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 BV05 AKZ?

BV05 AKZ is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.