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SF14 WBV

2014 Volkswagen Golf GTI

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

85,340 mi
Last recorded85,340 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Golf GTI50,632 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF14 WBV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf GTI
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2025 85,340 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2025 85,340 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 75,672 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Discs lipped (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 71,399 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 65,944 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 62,198 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 62,198 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2021 53,665 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 40,231 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 40,229 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2019 37,676 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 28,885 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 19,568 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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SF14 WBV is a 2014 Volkswagen Golf GTI in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SF14 WBV, 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.

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What year was SF14 WBV registered?

SF14 WBV is a 2014 Volkswagen Golf GTI, first registered on 1 March 2014.

Is SF14 WBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF14 WBV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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