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18 JD

2014 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,986 mi
Last recorded49,986 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Golf60,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration18 JD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 1 May 2026 49,986 miles
Pass 26 May 2025 46,272 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 42,806 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 38,535 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 34,816 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 29,815 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 28,369 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 24,813 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 20,986 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 17,347 miles

Covers fitted to lower engine obscuring inspection of possible testable items

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 JD is a 2014 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel 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 18 JD, 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 18 JD registered?

18 JD is a 2014 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 June 2014.

Is 18 JD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 18 JD shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 18 JD have outstanding finance?

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