MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,716 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Damage to nearside front wing mirror outer casing
both front tyres worn, o/s to legal limit
nearsdie front cv boot slightly insecure but still in good condition
plastic covers fitted to the underside of vehicle
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
nearsdie front cv boot slightly insecure but still in good condition
plastic covers fitted to the underside of vehicle
ADVISED CUSTOMERADVISORY ITEMS NEED ATTENTION.
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
ADVISED CUSTOMERADVISORY ITEMS NEED ATTENTION.
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
nearside and offside front outer c.v boots have pin hole
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DN54 SXJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 DN54 SXJ, 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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What year was DN54 SXJ registered?
DN54 SXJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 January 2005.
Is DN54 SXJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for DN54 SXJ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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