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A8 NLA

2014 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

55,602 mi
Last recorded55,602 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Golf60,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 NLA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 55,602 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 52,717 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2024 52,716 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively NS & OS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 49,707 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 45,862 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 42,058 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 39,692 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 37,667 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 32,847 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 27,840 miles

both rear tyres wearing slightly unevenly on inner edges

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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A8 NLA is a 2014 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 A8 NLA, 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

How do I check the history of A8 NLA?

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What year was A8 NLA registered?

A8 NLA is a 2014 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 July 2014.

Is A8 NLA safe to buy?

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