2005 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · KP05 XKW
2005 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 20 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 44,880 miles. MOT expired on 06 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 44,880 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KP05 XKW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/05/2025
- 44,880 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KP05 XKW 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 XKW) between May 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
KP05 XKW Mileage History
- 04/05/202329,714 mi
- 03/05/202440,742 mi+11,028 mi
- 03/05/202440,754 mi+12 mi
- 24/04/202544,866 mi+4,112 mi
- 08/05/202544,880 mi+14 mi
Average of roughly 7,538 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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