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3 XGN

2014 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

134,276 mi
Last recorded134,276 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Golf60,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 XGN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 134,276 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 122,391 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 114,597 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 105,790 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 96,681 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both from edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2022 96,661 miles

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf ,osf and nsr (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 85,605 miles

Both rear tyres have slightly distorted tread on inner edge

Pass 20 Mar 2020 74,452 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 57,741 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 45,179 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 33,673 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 XGN is a 2014 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 3 XGN, 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 XGN registered?

3 XGN is a 2014 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 March 2014.

Is 3 XGN safe to buy?

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