MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,153 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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both front headlight lenses deteriorating.
front number plate deteriorating.
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate value (0.80) (8.2.2.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords ALSO TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT ALSO WORN SMOOTH ON INNER EDGE.
both front headlight lenses deteriorating.
coolant level at minimum.
front number plate deteriorating.
Headlamp switch slightly insecure
Oil leak, but not excessive Oil on underside of body and suspension components (Recommend attention soon (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamps does not illuminate number plate effectively
Under tray slightly insecure but not likely to fall off
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Headlamp switch slightly insecure
Oil leak, but not excessive Oil on underside of body and suspension components (Recommend attention soon (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamps does not illuminate number plate effectively
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))
Under tray slightly insecure but not likely to fall off
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
some perishing of off side and near side front lower arm bushes
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
some perishing of off side and near side front lower arm bushes
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
slight oil leak
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
slight oil leak
Centre Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
Centre Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
mot under wet conditions
Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
n/s/f cv boot rubbing on bottom ball joint nut.
Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
n/s/f cv boot rubbing on bottom ball joint nut.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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AJ05 ZLX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 AJ05 ZLX, 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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AJ05 ZLX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 June 2005.
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