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LRZ 8240

2014 Volkswagen Golf GTI

Grey Other 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

124,848 mi
Last recorded124,848 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Golf GTI50,632 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLRZ 8240
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf GTI
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 8 Oct 2025 124,848 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 120,961 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 106,524 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 94,286 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 75,125 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 51,258 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 37,626 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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LRZ 8240 is a 2014 Volkswagen Golf GTI in Grey with a 1,984cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LRZ 8240, 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 LRZ 8240?

You can check the full history of LRZ 8240 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LRZ 8240 registered?

LRZ 8240 is a 2014 Volkswagen Golf GTI, first registered on 1 March 2014.

Is LRZ 8240 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LRZ 8240 shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LRZ 8240 have outstanding finance?

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