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A3 VPG

2014 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

53,020 mi
Last recorded53,020 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Golf60,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 VPG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 53,020 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2025 49,725 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2024 45,943 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 42,264 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 39,222 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 35,036 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2021 35,036 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2020 32,620 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 28,688 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 23,749 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 22,554 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 VPG is a 2014 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 A3 VPG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A3 VPG registered?

A3 VPG is a 2014 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 2014.

Is A3 VPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 VPG shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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