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140543

2014 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1190cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

58,007 mi
Last recorded58,007 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Golf60,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration140543
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,190cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 6 Feb 2026 58,007 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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140543 is a 2014 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,190cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test 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 140543, 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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How do I check the history of 140543?

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What year was 140543 registered?

140543 is a 2014 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 December 2014.

Is 140543 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 140543 shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 140543 have outstanding finance?

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