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VO05 KXR

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1896cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 4 (83% pass rate). It has 65,447 miles on the clock, averaging 2,544 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for 1. injector seal failure causing diesel fuel ingress into engine oil.

MOT & Mileage History for VO05 KXR

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
65,447
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2008
83%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
2,544

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading65,447 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,496
Average per year2,544
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VO05 KXR 20k31k43k54k65k '08'26'19

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage65,447 miles
Since last MOT+4,496 miles
PASS
Mileage60,951 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,951 miles
Since last MOT+4,972 miles
PASS
Mileage55,979 miles
Since last MOT+374 miles
PASS
Mileage55,605 miles
Since last MOT+456 miles
PASS
Mileage55,149 miles
Since last MOT+522 miles
PASS
Mileage54,627 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,627 miles
Since last MOT+345 miles
PASS
Mileage54,282 miles
Since last MOT+669 miles
PASS
Mileage53,613 miles
Since last MOT+33 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,580 miles
Since last MOT+1,748 miles
PASS
Mileage51,832 miles
Since last MOT+2,225 miles
PASS
Mileage49,607 miles
Since last MOT+2,934 miles
PASS
Mileage46,673 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,659 miles
Since last MOT+3,228 miles
PASS
Mileage43,431 miles
Since last MOT+3,069 miles
PASS
Mileage40,362 miles
Since last MOT+3,236 miles
PASS
Mileage37,126 miles
Since last MOT+2,642 miles
PASS
Mileage34,484 miles
Since last MOT+3,760 miles
PASS
Mileage30,724 miles
Since last MOT+3,109 miles
PASS
Mileage27,615 miles
PASS
PASS
Mileage19,586 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (2003–2009), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

1. Injector Seal Failure Causing Diesel Fuel Ingress into Engine Oil

The rubber seal around the fuel injector degrades, allowing diesel fuel to seep past the seal into the engine sump, contaminating the engine oil.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO05 KXR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeVO — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About VO05 KXR

What car is VO05 KXR?

VO05 KXR is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Worcester in 2005.

What is the mileage of VO05 KXR?

The last recorded mileage for VO05 KXR was 65,447 miles, recorded on 25 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VO05 KXR passed its MOT?

VO05 KXR has had 23 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (19 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 25 Mar 2026.

Is VO05 KXR ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, VO05 KXR is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is VO05 KXR?

VO05 KXR is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.