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GK14 HJA

2014 Volkswagen Golf TDI

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

150,940 mi
Last recorded150,940 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Golf TDI82,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK14 HJA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf TDI
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 150,940 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2025 131,139 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 114,502 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2024 114,502 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam HEAD LIGHT OUT (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2023 94,596 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2023 94,596 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 82,856 miles

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

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 4 TYRES ADVICE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 63,089 miles

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

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))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 55,993 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 45,061 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 25 Sep 2018 29,957 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 27,279 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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GK14 HJA is a 2014 Volkswagen Golf TDI in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GK14 HJA, 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 GK14 HJA registered?

GK14 HJA is a 2014 Volkswagen Golf TDI, first registered on 1 March 2014.

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