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CJ 1606

2014 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests38 (30 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

113,428 mi
Last recorded113,428 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Golf60,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ 1606
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

30 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 113,428 miles

Offside Front brake disc back plate loose

Pass 10 Feb 2026 113,348 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2025 118,351 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2025 118,351 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 109,907 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2025 91,172 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 101,650 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2025 101,622 miles

Nearside Front Suspension locking device ineffective wheel hub to bearing retaining bolt loose (5.3.6 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2024 102,585 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to showing cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 25 Oct 2024 102,580 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to showing cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 May 2024 85,200 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 108,889 miles

Lower under side of vehicle has covers / trays fitted not allowing full under vehicle inspection

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/side and o/side rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 89,792 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 86,507 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 73,513 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wearing unevenly on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged Both front tyre side walls scuffs/cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 99,208 miles

Lower under body covers / trays fitted not able to see some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2023 72,544 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 72,544 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 77,208 miles

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test smelly taken down (3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front engine oil little low

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 62,783 miles

Emissions too low to register

Pass 30 Mar 2022 89,088 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 89,088 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside 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 22 Feb 2022 54,069 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 87,111 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 72,231 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2021 36,829 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 69,446 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 68,979 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 38,420 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Pass 29 Feb 2020 29,766 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 29,766 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Dec 2019 53,153 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 64,381 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape and worn on inner edge

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

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

Offside Rear tyre out of shape and worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Jan 2019 41,057 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2019 41,057 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 35,931 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + bold outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + bold outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Dec 2017 35,931 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + bold outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + bold outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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CJ 1606 is a 2014 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 CJ 1606, 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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CJ 1606 is a 2014 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 May 2014.

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