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2014 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

91,179 mi
Last recorded91,179 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Golf60,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration18 GV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 91,179 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 80,959 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

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

Rear Lower Exhaust heat shield not fully secure

Pass 9 Apr 2024 69,117 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 66,084 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 61,706 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 56,055 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 54,031 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 50,250 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 45,005 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 37,334 miles

rear brake discs ( pads ) grooved pitted edges

Fail 19 Jul 2017 37,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake discs ( pads ) grooved pitted edges

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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18 GV is a 2014 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,395cc 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 18 GV, 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 18 GV?

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What year was 18 GV registered?

18 GV is a 2014 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 September 2014.

Is 18 GV safe to buy?

The MOT history for 18 GV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 18 GV have outstanding finance?

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