MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,020 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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NSF and OSF upper suspension mountings have slight play
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSR and OSR amr bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Both headlamp outer plastic casings faded, but not yet affecting beam image
Brake pad(s) wearing thin NSF and OSF (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Brake pipes coated with rustproofing
Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
OS outer sill slightly corroded (under paintwork)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear brake disc backplates heavily corroded/breaking up
Rear exhaust heat shield insecure (knocking on exhaust)
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSR and OSR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
NSR brake caliper not fully returning to relaxed position, but functioning as intended
OSF and OSR tyre edges slightly worn
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper dust cover (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt small pin hole (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
UNABLE TO ACCESS BOOT SPACE DUE TO RELEASE MECHANISM FAULTY
boot full of stuff checked from outside
pressure tested brake pipes cannot see
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
boot full of stuff checked from outside
pressure tested brake pipes cannot see
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Outer Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
offside front brake pads getting low
rear tyre outer side walls cracking
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of the offside rear seat belt
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EJ54 UXG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 EJ54 UXG, 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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EJ54 UXG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 January 2005.
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