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2397 VU

2014 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

68,696 mi
Last recorded68,696 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Golf60,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2397 VU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 68,696 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 63,364 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2024 63,339 miles

Battery leaking acid crystals around positive terminal where battery cracked (4.13 (b))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 57,382 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

low tone horn inop

Pass 23 Jul 2022 52,275 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 47,714 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracking on rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 44,356 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 40,310 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 34,355 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 29,114 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2017 29,114 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside (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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2397 VU is a 2014 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 2397 VU, 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 2397 VU registered?

2397 VU is a 2014 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 March 2014.

Is 2397 VU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 2397 VU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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