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AA06 EXA

2014 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

156,526 mi
Last recorded156,526 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Golf60,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA06 EXA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 156,526 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Apr 2026 156,526 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2025 187,821 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 144,208 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2025 144,208 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2024 182,540 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 127,660 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2024 127,660 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2023 177,695 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 110,449 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 95,373 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 169,806 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 81,562 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 81,538 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fowling on wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fowling on wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 153,846 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Dpf light on

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 71,314 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 143,972 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 143,972 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 55,319 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 127,544 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 39,310 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 108,115 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 35,805 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 97,450 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Feb 2016 84,064 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

emissions too low to obtain a reading

Pass 11 Mar 2015 67,002 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

emissions too low to obtain a reading

Pass 31 Mar 2014 49,070 miles

emissions too low to obtain a reading

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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AA06 EXA is a 2014 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 AA06 EXA, 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 AA06 EXA registered?

AA06 EXA is a 2014 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 2014.

Is AA06 EXA safe to buy?

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