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A2 KAR

2014 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,406 mi
Last recorded48,406 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Golf60,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 KAR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 10 Nov 2025 48,406 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 24,952 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 24,604 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 23,628 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 22,471 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 20,812 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 19,040 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 15,921 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 12,780 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 9,631 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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A2 KAR is a 2014 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A2 KAR, 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 A2 KAR registered?

A2 KAR is a 2014 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 January 2014.

Is A2 KAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A2 KAR shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A2 KAR have outstanding finance?

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