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14 EW

2011 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,146 mi
Last recorded53,146 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Golf76,587 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration14 EW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 2 Sep 2025 53,146 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 48,631 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 45,640 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 44,277 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 42,445 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 41,506 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 39,205 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 22 Aug 2018 35,887 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 32,361 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 27,052 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 22,014 miles

child seat fitted to offside rear seat

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Aug 2014 15,320 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 EW is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2011 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 76,587 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 14 EW, 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 15 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 14 EW?

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What year was 14 EW registered?

14 EW is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is 14 EW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 14 EW shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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