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EF05 KPR

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

122,288 mi
Last recorded122,288 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 KPR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2025 122,288 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2025 121,979 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 99,404 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2023
Pass 23 Dec 2021 83,718 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 75,873 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and osf. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 59,819 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/s/f and o/s/f (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 59,819 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/s/f and o/s/f (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 48,425 miles

Nearside Front Outer CV boot deteriorated slightly

Pass 27 Apr 2017 41,705 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 38,823 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 20 Apr 2016 38,824 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 37,230 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 37,230 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2014 35,342 miles

both front outer cv boots cracking slightly

Pass 8 May 2013 32,838 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing low on tread and perishing and nail in tread

Pass 8 May 2012 30,549 miles

offside front tyre outer side wall perishing

Pass 12 May 2011 27,134 miles

nearside rear brake pads low

Fail 12 May 2011 27,134 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside rear brake pads low

Fail 11 May 2010 23,150 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside front tyre has 2mm tread wearing bald on outer edges

Pass 11 May 2010 23,150 miles

nearside front tyre has 2mm tread wearing bald on outer edges

Pass 13 May 2009 19,872 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 14,633 miles

offside front tyre outer side wall cut in several places

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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EF05 KPR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EF05 KPR, 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.

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What year was EF05 KPR registered?

EF05 KPR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is EF05 KPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF05 KPR shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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