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129 AEM

2014 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

86,084 mi
Last recorded86,084 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Golf60,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration129 AEM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 86,084 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 77,132 miles

Central Silencer box damaged

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight pitting on outer edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and shallow cut to outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight pitting on outer edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 70,522 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both also centre silencer damaged (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 63,427 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 59,280 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 54,784 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 49,879 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 39,363 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 39,363 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2018 35,497 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 28,702 miles

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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129 AEM is a 2014 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2014 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 60,585 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 129 AEM, 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 12 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 129 AEM registered?

129 AEM is a 2014 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 September 2014.

Is 129 AEM safe to buy?

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