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MF05 BGX

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Red Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
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 1598cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 6 (75% pass rate). It has 139,562 miles on the clock, averaging 6,881 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for MF05 BGX

MOT Status
Due date passed
139,562
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2008
75%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
6,881

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading139,562 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,142
Average per year6,881
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MF05 BGX 26k54k83k111k140k '08'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage139,562 miles
Since last MOT+7,142 miles
PASS
Mileage132,420 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage132,420 miles
Since last MOT+3,856 miles
PASS
Mileage128,564 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage128,564 miles
Since last MOT+1,343 miles
PASS
Mileage127,221 miles
Since last MOT+2,876 miles
PASS
Mileage124,345 miles
Since last MOT+9,483 miles
PASS
Mileage114,862 miles
Since last MOT+12,779 miles
PASS
Mileage102,083 miles
Since last MOT+8,780 miles
PASS
Mileage93,303 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,303 miles
Since last MOT+5,413 miles
PASS
Mileage87,890 miles
Since last MOT+2,783 miles
PASS
Mileage85,107 miles
Since last MOT+6,950 miles
PASS
Mileage78,157 miles
Since last MOT+5,067 miles
PASS
Mileage73,090 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,088 miles
Since last MOT+6,784 miles
PASS
Mileage66,304 miles
Since last MOT+9,190 miles
PASS
Mileage57,114 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,112 miles
Since last MOT+7,468 miles
PASS
Mileage49,644 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,643 miles
Since last MOT+9,169 miles
PASS
Mileage40,474 miles
Since last MOT+7,438 miles
PASS
Mileage33,036 miles
Since last MOT+7,040 miles
PASS
Mileage25,996 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF05 BGX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeMF — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About MF05 BGX

What car is MF05 BGX?

MF05 BGX is an red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Manchester in 2005.

What is the mileage of MF05 BGX?

The last recorded mileage for MF05 BGX was 139,562 miles, recorded on 23 Aug 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MF05 BGX passed its MOT?

MF05 BGX has had 24 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (18 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 23 Aug 2024.

Is MF05 BGX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MF05 BGX 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 MF05 BGX?

MF05 BGX is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.