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BV05 ULG

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 2000cc

Grey Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine2000cc
ColourGrey
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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 8 (65% pass rate). It has 147,822 miles on the clock, averaging 8,245 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BV05 ULG

MOT Status
Due date passed
147,822
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2008
65%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
8,245

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 reading147,822 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year8,245
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BV05 ULG 35k63k91k120k148k '08'21'16

Check BV05 ULG

Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage147,822 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage147,821 miles
Since last MOT+6,990 miles
PASS
Mileage140,831 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage140,831 miles
Since last MOT+9,475 miles
PASS
Mileage131,356 miles
Since last MOT+9,174 miles
PASS
Mileage122,182 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,180 miles
Since last MOT+10,337 miles
PASS
Mileage111,843 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,836 miles
Since last MOT+12,238 miles
PASS
Mileage99,598 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,597 miles
Since last MOT+2,230 miles
PASS
Mileage97,367 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,366 miles
Since last MOT+6,148 miles
PASS
Mileage91,218 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,218 miles
Since last MOT+6,812 miles
PASS
Mileage84,406 miles
Since last MOT+7,587 miles
PASS
Mileage76,819 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,819 miles
Since last MOT+10,901 miles
PASS
Mileage65,918 miles
Since last MOT+11,458 miles
PASS
Mileage54,460 miles
Since last MOT+10,423 miles
PASS
Mileage44,037 miles
Since last MOT+4,366 miles
PASS
Mileage39,671 miles
Since last MOT+4,745 miles
PASS
Mileage34,926 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About BV05 ULG

What car is BV05 ULG?

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

What is the mileage of BV05 ULG?

The last recorded mileage for BV05 ULG was 147,822 miles, recorded on 24 Sep 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BV05 ULG passed its MOT?

BV05 ULG has had 23 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (15 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 24 Sep 2021.

Is BV05 ULG ULEZ compliant?

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

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