2005 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · KP05 XFJ
2005 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 May 2005. Recorded mileage 182,521 miles. MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 182,521 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KP05 XFJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/04/2026
- 182,521 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KP05 XFJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Golf (KP05 XFJ) between February 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (11 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))”; “Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”; “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
KP05 XFJ Mileage History
- 24/02/2023149,785 mi
- 29/02/2024160,122 mi+10,337 mi
- 09/04/2025173,223 mi+13,101 mi
- 28/04/2026182,521 mi+9,298 mi
- 29/04/2026182,521 mi
Average of roughly 10,305 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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