MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,462 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Central Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS + OS Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2.0mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS + OS Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
EML light on
near side outer sill damaged
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)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
EML light on
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
near side outer sill damaged
Engine light on.
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush BOTH (2.4.G.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH 195/65/r15-91h (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/65/r15-91h (4.1.D.1b)
slight damage to n/side lower sill
both rear tyres nearing limit (inner treads worn).
engine management light on
nearside front tyre nearing limit (winter tyre).
off side front tyre wearing to inside edge
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both rear tyres wearing more on inner edges
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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CN54 SYZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 CN54 SYZ, 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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CN54 SYZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 February 2005.
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