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44 DFY

2014 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

68,957 mi
Last recorded68,957 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Golf60,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration44 DFY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 68,957 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 65,743 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 65,076 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 62,091 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 58,022 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 55,239 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 52,283 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 45,972 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 45,972 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 37,174 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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44 DFY is a 2014 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,197cc 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 44 DFY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 44 DFY?

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What year was 44 DFY registered?

44 DFY is a 2014 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 June 2014.

Is 44 DFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 44 DFY 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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