VOLKSWAGEN GOLF VK05EBF has 21 MOTs

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This 2005 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF has Passed 18 MOTs and Failed 3 times since 2008

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 153,154 miles 2 months ago on Friday 10th April 2026 at 09:44.

The current MOT will expire in 11 months on Friday 9th April 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 6 months on Tuesday 1st December 2026.

VK05EBF MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED9TH APRIL 2027153,154 MI
FAILED10TH APRIL 2026153,154 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
PASSED13TH FEBRUARY 20258TH MARCH 2026143,865 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Inner Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Outer Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Outer Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Axle Swivel Pins And Bushes Swivel Pin And/or Bush Slightly Worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Axle Swivel Pins And Bushes Swivel Pin And/or Bush Slightly Worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED5TH MARCH 20248TH MARCH 2025136,249 MI
PASSED9TH MARCH 20238TH MARCH 2024122,659 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
PASSED23RD AUGUST 202125TH AUGUST 2022120,826 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
PASSED18TH AUGUST 202025TH AUGUST 2021114,755 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective 2 Sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge 2 Sides (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Nail In Tyre
  4. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED20TH AUGUST 201925TH AUGUST 2020106,616 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated Offside And Nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
PASSED20TH AUGUST 201825TH AUGUST 201996,251 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Damaged Perished/cracked (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  2. MINOR - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Damaged Perished/cracked, Ferrules Corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))
PASSED2ND AUGUST 201725TH AUGUST 201885,526 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Headlamp Has A Product On The Light Source But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output Both (1.7.5a)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brakes Start To Bind N/s/r Caliper
PASSED22ND AUGUST 201625TH AUGUST 201773,957 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Engine Breather Pipe Split
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED6TH AUGUST 201525TH AUGUST 201666,860 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Engine Breather Pipe Split
FAILED5TH AUGUST 201566,835 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Broken (2.4.c.1a)
  2. FAIL - Offside Rear Coil Spring Broken (2.4.c.1a)
  3. USER ENTERED - Engine Breather Pipe Split
PASSED26TH AUGUST 201425TH AUGUST 201559,371 MI
FAILED26TH AUGUST 201459,367 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  2. PRS - Nearside Side Repeater Not Working (1.4.a.2c)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED22ND AUGUST 201323RD AUGUST 201452,211 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED24TH AUGUST 201223RD AUGUST 201345,081 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED24TH AUGUST 201123RD AUGUST 201239,696 MI
PASSED18TH MARCH 201019TH MARCH 201130,675 MI
PASSED18TH MARCH 200919TH MARCH 201023,288 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. USER ENTERED - Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
PASSED20TH MARCH 200819TH MARCH 200914,321 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

VK05EBF Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 86% | MOT Failure Rate: 14%

VK05EBF MOT Comments

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VK05EBF Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 153,154 miles | Average yearly mileage: 7,293 miles

VK05EBF FAQs

This Volkswagen Golf with registration VK05EBF was manufactured on Saturday 19th March 2005 so it is currently 21 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 1.6 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 153,154 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 7,293 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 21 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Golf beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2008. We can see 3 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means VK05EBF has a 86% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Golf has had 26 Advisories, 2 PRS Notices, 3 Minor, 0 Major, 0 Dangerous and 3 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Golf is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 6 months on Tuesday 1st December 2026 .

Does VK05EBF have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Wednesday 27th May 2026 VK05EBF does have an active MOT. Read more

Is VK05EBF Taxed?

Yes, as of Wednesday 27th May 2026 VK05EBF does have Tax. Read more

When does VK05EBF Tax expire?

The current Tax for VK05EBF will expire in 6 months on Tuesday 1st December 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does VK05EBF MOT expire?

The current MOT for VK05EBF will expire in 11 months on Friday 9th April 2027. Read more

When did VK05EBF have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for VK05EBF was on Friday 10th April 2026 at 09:44. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has VK05EBF Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 21 MOTs on record for VK05EBF we can see 18 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has VK05EBF Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 21 MOTs on record for VK05EBF we can see 3 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 86% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is VK05EBF?

VK05EBF is registered as a 2005 Volkswagen Golf. Read more

How many miles has VK05EBF done?

The odometer reading for VK05EBF at the last MOT in April 2026 was 153,154 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 7,293 miles per year. Read more

How old is VK05EBF?

The vehicle VK05EBF was manufactured in 2005 so it is currently 21 years old. It was first registered on Saturday 19th March 2005. Read more

What colour is VK05EBF?

The official colour of VK05EBF is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does VK05EBF have?

VK05EBF has a 1.6 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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