Vehicle summary
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 1598cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 4 (81% pass rate). It has 89,488 miles on the clock, averaging 4,754 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for GU05 BFE
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 89,488 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1 |
| Average per year | 4,754 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | GU05 BFE |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | GU — Brighton, Garden of England |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About GU05 BFE
What car is GU05 BFE?
GU05 BFE is a blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Brighton in 2005.
What is the mileage of GU05 BFE?
The last recorded mileage for GU05 BFE was 89,488 miles, recorded on 9 Aug 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GU05 BFE passed its MOT?
GU05 BFE has had 21 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (17 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 9 Aug 2023.
Is GU05 BFE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GU05 BFE 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 GU05 BFE?
GU05 BFE is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.