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S88 HGG

2014 Volkswagen Golf GTI

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

68,624 mi
Last recorded68,624 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Golf GTI50,632 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS88 HGG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf GTI
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 68,624 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2025 65,403 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2024 59,378 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 15 May 2023 53,229 miles

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

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

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))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 May 2022 47,394 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 43,651 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smears screen slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smears screen slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2020 42,271 miles

o/s/f tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Pass 15 Apr 2019 36,643 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2018 30,987 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 23,862 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 22,537 miles

Under covers fitted

Fail 9 Mar 2017 22,537 miles

Under covers fitted

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (8.2.2)

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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S88 HGG is a 2014 Volkswagen Golf GTI in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 S88 HGG, 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

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What year was S88 HGG registered?

S88 HGG is a 2014 Volkswagen Golf GTI, first registered on 12 March 2014.

Is S88 HGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S88 HGG shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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