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A5 YWM

2014 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

76,698 mi
Last recorded76,698 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Golf60,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 YWM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 1 May 2026 76,698 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 72,425 miles
Pass 4 May 2024 67,601 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2023 61,896 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 52,569 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2021 48,063 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 46,394 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 38,854 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 29,330 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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A5 YWM is a 2014 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 A5 YWM, 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 A5 YWM registered?

A5 YWM is a 2014 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 July 2014.

Is A5 YWM safe to buy?

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