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AJ54 ZXM

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

182,589 mi
Last recorded182,589 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 ZXM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2020 182,589 miles

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))

Fail 21 Feb 2020 182,589 miles

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))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 172,402 miles

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))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 172,402 miles

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))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 166,100 miles

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)

Fail 6 Feb 2018 166,100 miles

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)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 155,150 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2017 155,150 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 144,495 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 135,505 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2013 119,237 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 108,437 miles

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)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 96,987 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 85,925 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 85,909 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 63,270 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 63,270 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 52,130 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 41,226 miles

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)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 41,226 miles

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)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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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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