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1966 KM

2014 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,949 mi
Last recorded72,949 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Golf60,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1966 KM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 16 Jul 2025 72,949 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 70,013 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 66,989 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 63,889 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 61,358 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 59,283 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 53,655 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 43,325 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 34,509 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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1966 KM is a 2014 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 1966 KM, 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 1966 KM registered?

1966 KM is a 2014 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 July 2014.

Is 1966 KM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1966 KM shows 9 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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