MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
182,589 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge FRONT and REAR (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge FRONT and REAR (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
nearside front tyre sidewall is worn
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT and REAR (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
nearside front tyre sidewall is worn
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT and REAR (6.3.1d)
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside (1.7.5a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)
engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside (1.7.5a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)
engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced NEARSIDE and OFFSIDE (1.7.5a)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE and OFFSIDE (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
headlamps slightly deteriorated
o,s,f tyre worn to 4mm of tread
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Nearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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AJ54 ZXM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 AJ54 ZXM, 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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AJ54 ZXM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 January 2005.
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