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A25 TLO

2014 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

105,223 mi
Last recorded105,223 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Golf60,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA25 TLO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 105,223 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 94,688 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2024 82,703 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement de bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2024 82,703 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement de bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 78,730 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 76,510 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 69,681 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 64,995 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 57,146 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 51,978 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides

Pass 5 Sep 2018 39,092 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 39,092 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 31,489 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 31,489 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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A25 TLO is a 2014 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 A25 TLO, 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 A25 TLO registered?

A25 TLO is a 2014 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 September 2014.

Is A25 TLO safe to buy?

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