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A24 EDG

2014 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

74,772 mi
Last recorded74,772 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Golf60,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA24 EDG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 74,772 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 69,244 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 63,879 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 59,758 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 54,308 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 51,193 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2022 51,193 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 44,113 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 40,930 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 32,260 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 23,281 miles

Nearside Rear tyre feathering

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre feathering

Fail 21 Mar 2018 23,281 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre feathering

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre feathering

Pass 14 Jun 2017 19,570 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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A24 EDG is a 2014 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 A24 EDG, 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 A24 EDG registered?

A24 EDG is a 2014 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 July 2014.

Is A24 EDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A24 EDG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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