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GL64 SMO

2014 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

102,977 mi
Last recorded102,977 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Jetta61,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL64 SMO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 102,977 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 93,765 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 85,086 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 78,315 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 78,307 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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 18 Aug 2021 62,777 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 55,501 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 48,029 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 18 Jul 2019 48,028 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Jul 2018 42,449 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 18 Jul 2018 42,429 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 17 Jul 2018 42,404 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm ( rear ) bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both rear ()

Pass 10 Aug 2017 36,872 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 36,872 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Jetta?

Based on 438,127 MOT tests across 37,562 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
7,762
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
37,562
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,560
coil spring broken 4,403
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,922
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,404
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3,196
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GL64 SMO is a 2014 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2014 Volkswagen Jetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 61,301 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 Jetta fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,560 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GL64 SMO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Jetta typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 12 years old, this Volkswagen Jetta is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GL64 SMO registered?

GL64 SMO is a 2014 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 17 December 2014.

Is GL64 SMO safe to buy?

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