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A27 WJM

2014 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

67,501 mi
Last recorded67,501 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Golf60,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA27 WJM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 67,501 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2025 43,720 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 56,588 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 36,487 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 31,129 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 52,335 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 35x19 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule steel section (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule steel section (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 29,764 miles

nearside and offside front brake discs worn and corroded

nearside and offside rear brake discs corroded and pitted on inner edges

Pass 24 Jul 2023 47,550 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 27,612 miles

slight corrosion on front and rear brake discs

under trays and engine covers fitted restricting view of some components

Pass 18 Jul 2022 42,658 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 25,610 miles

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 19 Jul 2021 37,471 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 24,494 miles

front brake discs slightly worn and lipped

rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2020 24,494 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

front brake discs slightly worn and lipped

rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2020 33,918 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 23,040 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 30,499 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 18,791 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 18,791 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 25,364 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 14,720 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 19,699 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 10,980 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 7,312 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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A27 WJM is a 2014 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 A27 WJM, 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 A27 WJM registered?

A27 WJM is a 2014 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 May 2014.

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