2005 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · KP55 VDG
2005 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 19/11/2005. Recorded mileage 143,565 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/01/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,565 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1984cc
KP55 VDG Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/01/2025
- 143,565 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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KP55 VDG Mileage History
- 12/11/200826,007 mi
- 13/01/201036,851 mi+10,844 mi
- 13/01/201144,354 mi+7,503 mi
- 10/01/201252,041 mi+7,687 mi
- 14/01/201359,681 mi+7,640 mi
- 14/01/201466,868 mi+7,187 mi
- 10/01/201574,080 mi+7,212 mi
- 21/12/201578,834 mi+4,754 mi
- 24/01/201783,686 mi+4,852 mi
- 25/01/201783,693 mi+7 mi
- 12/01/201890,760 mi+7,067 mi
- 17/01/201998,895 mi+8,135 mi
- 18/01/201998,901 mi+6 mi
- 16/01/2020109,923 mi+11,022 mi
- 22/01/2021117,109 mi+7,186 mi
- 22/01/2022122,954 mi+5,845 mi
- 10/01/2023131,250 mi+8,296 mi
- 10/01/2023131,250 mi
- 05/01/2024138,231 mi+6,981 mi
- 05/01/2024138,231 mi
- 08/01/2025143,565 mi+5,334 mi
Average of roughly 7,276 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
KP55 VDG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Golf (KP55 VDG) between November 2008 and January 2025.
The record contains 17 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 08 January 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Bodywork (7 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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: “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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