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EX05 KRF

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

117,400 mi
Last recorded117,400 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 KRF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 117,400 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025 114,183 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 20 May 2025 114,183 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 14 May 2024 110,393 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2023 106,297 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 May 2022 102,571 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front headlight lenses (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 95,182 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 89,410 miles

both rear tyre treads worn to 2.5mm

nearside rear suspension coil spring and front/ rear antiroll bars starting to rust

offside front antiroll bar link rod cover boot starting to crack/ perish

rear suspension arms bushes starting to crack/ perish

small stone chip in front windscreen

Pass 21 May 2019 83,702 miles

front brake discs inner surfaces starting to rust

nearside rear suspension coil spring and front/ rear antiroll bar starting to rust

nearside rear tyre tread starting to perish

offside rear tyre starting to perish and tread worn to 2mm/ edges worn low

rear suspension arms bushes starting to crack/ perish

small stone chip in front windscreen

Fail 21 May 2019 83,702 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

front brake discs inner surfaces starting to rust

nearside rear suspension coil spring and front/ rear antiroll bar starting to rust

nearside rear tyre tread starting to perish

offside rear tyre starting to perish and tread worn to 2mm/ edges worn low

rear screen wiper blade rubber starting to split/ wear

rear suspension arms bushes starting to crack/ perish

small stone chip in front windscreen

Pass 22 May 2018 78,527 miles

nearside rear suspension coil spring and front/ rear antiroll bars starting to rust

offside front outer driveshaft boot starting to crack/ perish

offside rear tyre tread starting to wear on edges

rear suspension arms bushes and rear antiroll bar link rod rubbers starting to perish

small stone chip in front windscreen

Pass 23 May 2017 72,096 miles

nearside rear suspension coil spring and rear antiroll bar starting to rust

rear suspension bushes starting to perish

small stone chip in front windscreen

Pass 23 May 2016 64,783 miles

small stone chip in front windscreen

Pass 19 May 2015 57,937 miles

small stone chip in front windscreen

Pass 22 May 2014 51,489 miles

small stone chip in front windscreen

Pass 25 May 2013 46,459 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 May 2012 41,166 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 37,050 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2011 37,046 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front wheels fitted with winter tyres

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 May 2010 34,558 miles

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2010 34,558 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 30,994 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 26,951 miles

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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EX05 KRF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 EX05 KRF, 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 EX05 KRF registered?

EX05 KRF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 March 2005.

Is EX05 KRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX05 KRF shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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