2005 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · PY05 KFT
2005 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 08 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 121,558 miles. MOT expired on 29 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Carlisle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,558 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PY05 KFT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/06/2025
- 121,558 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (31 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PY05 KFT 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 (PY05 KFT) between June 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 June 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: Brakes (31 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 42 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 Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Rear Axle insecure such that functionality is affected Axle Torsion Bar Insecure/Fractured (5.1.1 (b) (ii))”.
PY05 KFT Mileage History
- 19/06/2023108,362 mi
- 06/06/2024114,794 mi+6,432 mi
- 22/06/2024114,837 mi+43 mi
- 16/06/2025121,558 mi+6,721 mi
- 17/06/2025121,558 mi
Average of roughly 6,613 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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