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2014 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

163,274 mi
Last recorded163,274 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Golf60,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 ODL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 163,274 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 153,820 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 238,735 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2023 233,190 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2023 233,190 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2022 134,904 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 132,825 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 125,802 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 125,802 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 116,744 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 92,407 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

complete under body cover panels fitted concealing some testable components.

engine cover & under cover fitted obscuring some testable components.

Pass 30 Aug 2017 67,455 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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3 ODL is a 2014 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 3 ODL, 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 3 ODL registered?

3 ODL is a 2014 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 2014.

Is 3 ODL safe to buy?

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