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212 C

2014 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

97,194 mi
Last recorded97,194 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Golf60,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration212 C
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 97,194 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 86,882 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 75,760 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 67,642 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 61,018 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 54,766 miles

Offside Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 54,766 miles

Offside Front Brake damaged to the extent that the braking system is adversely affected (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 45,549 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 37,552 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 29,147 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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212 C is a 2014 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 212 C, 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 212 C registered?

212 C is a 2014 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 September 2014.

Is 212 C safe to buy?

The MOT history for 212 C shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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