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BV05 ULH

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1600cc

Silver Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1600cc
ColourSilver
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 2 (90% pass rate). It has 86,139 miles on the clock, averaging 3,826 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BV05 ULH

MOT Status
Due date passed
86,139
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2008
90%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
3,826

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading86,139 miles
Reading date
Miles last year21
Average per year3,826
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BV05 ULH 19k36k53k69k86k '08'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage86,139 miles
Since last MOT+21 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,118 miles
Since last MOT+2,640 miles
PASS
Mileage83,478 miles
Since last MOT+3,340 miles
PASS
Mileage80,138 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,124 miles
Since last MOT+1,164 miles
PASS
Mileage78,960 miles
Since last MOT+1,079 miles
PASS
Mileage77,881 miles
Since last MOT+1,212 miles
PASS
Mileage76,669 miles
Since last MOT+1,502 miles
PASS
Mileage75,167 miles
Since last MOT+3,450 miles
PASS
Mileage71,717 miles
Since last MOT+5,742 miles
PASS
Mileage65,975 miles
Since last MOT+10,994 miles
PASS
Mileage54,981 miles
Since last MOT+6,850 miles
PASS
Mileage48,131 miles
Since last MOT+5,779 miles
PASS
Mileage42,352 miles
Since last MOT+4,036 miles
PASS
Mileage38,316 miles
Since last MOT+3,640 miles
PASS
Mileage34,676 miles
Since last MOT+2,874 miles
PASS
Mileage31,802 miles
Since last MOT+4,819 miles
PASS
Mileage26,983 miles
Since last MOT+2,954 miles
PASS
Mileage24,029 miles
Since last MOT+4,835 miles
PASS
Mileage19,194 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 ULH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1600cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeBV — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About BV05 ULH

What car is BV05 ULH?

BV05 ULH is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1600cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2005.

What is the mileage of BV05 ULH?

The last recorded mileage for BV05 ULH was 86,139 miles, recorded on 20 Aug 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BV05 ULH passed its MOT?

BV05 ULH has had 20 MOT tests with an 90% pass rate (18 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 20 Aug 2025.

Is BV05 ULH ULEZ compliant?

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

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