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A3 GTY

2014 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

139,534 mi
Last recorded139,534 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Golf60,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 GTY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 139,534 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 120,739 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2024 120,736 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 101,535 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 83,546 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2022 83,546 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 70,339 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 65,631 miles

front and rear inner discs corroded

rear tyres cracking

Pass 9 Dec 2019 59,897 miles

Tyres all round wearing low and rears cracking

Pass 13 Dec 2018 47,319 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 47,124 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 35,051 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 24,290 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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A3 GTY is a 2014 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 A3 GTY, 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 A3 GTY registered?

A3 GTY is a 2014 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 March 2014.

Is A3 GTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 GTY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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