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J31 ONY

2014 Volkswagen Golf GTI

Black Other 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,216 mi
Last recorded67,216 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Golf GTI50,632 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ31 ONY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf GTI
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 67,216 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2025 66,632 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 61,098 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2024 60,888 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 53,590 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2022 47,488 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf GTI?

Based on 5,092 MOT tests across 1,068 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
5,157
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
1,068
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15
Stop lamp not working 7
constant velocity joint gaiter split 6
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5
Headlamp aim too high 5
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J31 ONY is a 2014 Volkswagen Golf GTI in Black with a 1,984cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2014 Volkswagen Golf GTI models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.8% with a typical mileage of 50,632 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 GTI fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 15 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J31 ONY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J31 ONY?

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What year was J31 ONY registered?

J31 ONY is a 2014 Volkswagen Golf GTI, first registered on 1 March 2014.

Is J31 ONY safe to buy?

The MOT history for J31 ONY shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J31 ONY have outstanding finance?

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