2005 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · KT05 RTZ
2005 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 2005. Recorded mileage 156,704 miles. MOT expired on 04 Nov 2017.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Nov 2017
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (12 Aug 2019)
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,704 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KT05 RTZ Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/11/2016
- 156,704 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KT05 RTZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Golf (KT05 RTZ) between July 2008 and November 2016.
The record contains 9 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 05 November 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Front Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)”; “Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)”; “Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)”.
KT05 RTZ Mileage History
- 16/07/200857,990 mi
- 12/08/200988,232 mi+30,242 mi
- 13/08/200988,282 mi+50 mi
- 11/08/2010102,339 mi+14,057 mi
- 30/08/2011109,698 mi+7,359 mi
- 15/03/2012109,828 mi+130 mi
- 20/03/2013124,640 mi+14,812 mi
- 20/03/2013124,640 mi
- 27/06/2014137,140 mi+12,500 mi
- 08/09/2015151,131 mi+13,991 mi
- 01/11/2016156,704 mi+5,573 mi
- 05/11/2016156,704 mi
Average of roughly 11,883 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
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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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