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A6 XOT

2014 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

142,081 mi
Last recorded142,081 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Golf60,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 XOT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 142,081 miles

Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2025 141,840 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S&N/S front back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slightly damaged (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule O/S&N/S rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened O/S &N/S rear (covered in grease ) (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S&N/S rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2024 122,195 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing worn on inner & outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing worn on inner & outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear fuel tank door cover faulty

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule O/S&N/S rear (brake hose to calliper) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened O/S&N/S rear (covered in grease ) (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 109,821 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 62,411 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 58,707 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 52,630 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 46,588 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 39,089 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 27 Apr 2018 39,089 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 12 May 2017 31,857 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult belt

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 12 May 2017 31,857 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult belt

engine covers and under trays fitted

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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A6 XOT is a 2014 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A6 XOT, 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 A6 XOT registered?

A6 XOT is a 2014 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 July 2014.

Is A6 XOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for A6 XOT shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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