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131 BVT

2014 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,002 mi
Last recorded79,002 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Golf60,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration131 BVT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 18 Mar 2026 79,002 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 76,074 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 71,035 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 63,818 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 53,930 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall/runflat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 45,600 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 40,296 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 37,550 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 30,052 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 23,321 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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131 BVT is a 2014 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 131 BVT, 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 131 BVT registered?

131 BVT is a 2014 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 April 2014.

Is 131 BVT safe to buy?

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