2005 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · KP05 XMC
2005 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 21 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 185,539 miles. MOT expired on 08 Jan 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Jan 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 185,539 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KP05 XMC Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 11/01/2024
- 185,539 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KP05 XMC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Golf (KP05 XMC) between January 2022 and January 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 January 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
KP05 XMC Mileage History
- 05/01/2022161,325 mi
- 05/01/2023172,286 mi+10,961 mi
- 06/01/2023172,286 mi
- 11/01/2024185,539 mi+13,253 mi
Average of roughly 12,017 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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