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20 FXS

2014 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

108,845 mi
Last recorded108,845 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Golf60,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration20 FXS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 108,845 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2025 103,790 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 97,437 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front disc pitted/scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front shock misting oil /leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 93,866 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished and has various cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 85,274 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 75,198 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2021 75,197 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 67,964 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 55,025 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 55,025 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 43,896 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 32,004 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 32,004 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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20 FXS is a 2014 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 20 FXS, 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 20 FXS registered?

20 FXS is a 2014 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 March 2014.

Is 20 FXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for 20 FXS shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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