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D5 KVW

2005 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

115,727 mi
Last recorded115,727 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD5 KVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 115,727 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 115,525 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 113,228 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 112,097 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 111,102 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 106,382 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear belts not tested as seats are stowed.

Underside of body showing signs of corrosion.

Fail 15 Sep 2020 106,381 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear belts not tested as seats are stowed.

Underside of body showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 8 Oct 2019 103,174 miles

N/S/ REPEATER CRACKED.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also has a nail in the tread . (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Underside of body showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 24 Sep 2018 98,345 miles

Nearside Front anti rollbar link ball joint split

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear exhaust pipe split slightly but secure

Pass 10 Oct 2017 92,880 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 86,796 miles

nsf tyre well worn inner edge

osr tyre well worn on inner edge

Fail 10 Oct 2016 86,796 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

nsf tyre well worn inner edge

osr tyre well worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Oct 2015 81,178 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Oct 2015 81,178 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 74,840 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 74,840 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 69,873 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 63,438 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 63,438 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 55,815 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 47,927 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 40,752 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 30,323 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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D5 KVW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 87,832 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D5 KVW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 21 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D5 KVW registered?

D5 KVW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 November 2005.

Is D5 KVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for D5 KVW shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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