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14 CW

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

48,130 mi
Last recorded48,130 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2017
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration14 CW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2017 48,130 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 44,635 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 44,635 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall damaged causing bulge, chalk marked (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 37,595 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Mar 2015 37,595 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s door mirror indicator lens damaged

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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14 CW is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2012 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 70,523 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 14 CW, 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 14 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 14 CW registered?

14 CW is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is 14 CW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 14 CW shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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