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EJ14 VYA

2014 Volkswagen Golf TDI

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

130,705 mi
Last recorded130,705 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Golf TDI82,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ14 VYA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf TDI
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 130,705 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 91V (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 1 Apr 2026 130,700 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 91V (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 27 Mar 2025 125,354 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Mar 2025 125,297 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 121,093 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2024 121,093 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 117,635 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 110,441 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 110,441 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.51mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0.39mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.33mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

205/55R16

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 98,024 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 73,914 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 73,914 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 52,900 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2018 52,900 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 39,269 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf TDI?

Based on 1,291 MOT tests across 273 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
7,065
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
273
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8
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EJ14 VYA is a 2014 Volkswagen Golf TDI in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2014 Volkswagen Golf TDI models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 82,089 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 TDI fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EJ14 VYA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf TDI typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 12 years old, this Volkswagen Golf TDI is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EJ14 VYA registered?

EJ14 VYA is a 2014 Volkswagen Golf TDI, first registered on 16 June 2014.

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