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A9 JKJ

2014 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

109,666 mi
Last recorded109,666 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Golf60,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 JKJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 109,666 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 May 2026 109,171 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system at calliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 May 2025 102,791 miles

UNDERTRAYS FITED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Pass 27 May 2024 95,286 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 29 May 2023 86,888 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 86,835 miles

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front drl not working but date of red 2014

Pass 26 May 2022 78,415 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured at 2mm and worn on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front daytime running light not working but date of reg 2014

Pass 28 May 2021 67,177 miles

Offside Front daytime running light not working but date of reg march 2014

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2020 55,570 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 45,345 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 36,823 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 26,622 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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A9 JKJ is a 2014 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,984cc petrol 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 A9 JKJ, 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 A9 JKJ registered?

A9 JKJ is a 2014 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 March 2014.

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