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GF05 KDU

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 2000cc

Red Registered in Maidstone, Garden of England · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine2000cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2005 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 2000cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing once (95% pass rate). It has 56,819 miles on the clock, averaging 2,654 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 FSI engine is known for high pressure fuel pump (hpfp) cam follower and cam lobe wear.

MOT & Mileage History for GF05 KDU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
56,819
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2008
95%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 1 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
2,654

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading56,819 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,067
Average per year2,654
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GF05 KDU 10k22k33k45k57k '08'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage56,819 miles
Since last MOT+3,067 miles
PASS
Mileage53,752 miles
Since last MOT+1,523 miles
PASS
Mileage52,229 miles
Since last MOT+1,927 miles
PASS
Mileage50,302 miles
Since last MOT+3,604 miles
PASS
Mileage46,698 miles
Since last MOT+1,051 miles
PASS
Mileage45,647 miles
Since last MOT+3,926 miles
PASS
Mileage41,721 miles
Since last MOT+4,580 miles
PASS
Mileage37,141 miles
Since last MOT+2,151 miles
PASS
Mileage34,990 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage34,990 miles
Since last MOT+1,254 miles
PASS
Mileage33,736 miles
Since last MOT+1,954 miles
PASS
Mileage31,782 miles
Since last MOT+2,680 miles
PASS
Mileage29,102 miles
Since last MOT+2,816 miles
PASS
Mileage26,286 miles
Since last MOT+1,974 miles
PASS
Mileage24,312 miles
Since last MOT+3,150 miles
PASS
Mileage21,162 miles
Since last MOT+2,624 miles
PASS
Mileage18,538 miles
Since last MOT+2,464 miles
PASS
Mileage16,074 miles
Since last MOT+5,987 miles
PASS
Mileage10,087 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 KDU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2000cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeGF — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About GF05 KDU

What car is GF05 KDU?

GF05 KDU is a red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (2000cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2005.

What is the mileage of GF05 KDU?

The last recorded mileage for GF05 KDU was 56,819 miles, recorded on 31 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GF05 KDU passed its MOT?

GF05 KDU has had 19 MOT tests with an 95% pass rate (18 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 31 Oct 2025.

Is GF05 KDU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GF05 KDU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is GF05 KDU?

GF05 KDU is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.