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C27 LAL

2014 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,743 mi
Last recorded42,743 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Golf60,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC27 LAL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 19 Mar 2026 42,743 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2025 49,334 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 38,389 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 45,036 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 37,541 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. os,ns (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 35,396 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 39,840 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 31,128 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 33,726 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 29,534 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 26,638 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 27,660 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 21,468 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 25,485 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 20,509 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 14,693 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 10,526 miles

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

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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C27 LAL is a 2014 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 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 C27 LAL, 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

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What year was C27 LAL registered?

C27 LAL is a 2014 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 January 2014.

Is C27 LAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C27 LAL shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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