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2 RST

2014 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

47,191 mi
Last recorded47,191 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Golf60,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2 RST
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 47,191 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 43,439 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 39,154 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 39,154 miles

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 34,443 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 30,362 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 27,042 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 24,001 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 19,703 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 15,257 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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2 RST is a 2014 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel 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 2 RST, 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 2 RST registered?

2 RST is a 2014 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 2014.

Is 2 RST safe to buy?

The MOT history for 2 RST 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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