2005 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · VE05 KOV
2005 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 14 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 167,702 miles. MOT expired on 17 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 167,702 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
VE05 KOV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/05/2025
- 167,702 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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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VE05 KOV Mileage History
- 17/05/2023184,074 mi
- 18/05/2023148,078 mi-35,996 mi
- 15/05/2024155,951 mi+7,873 mi
- 17/05/2024155,952 mi+1 mi
- 15/05/2025167,702 mi+11,750 mi
Average of roughly -8,201 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
VE05 KOV 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 (VE05 KOV) between May 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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