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VDZ 868

2014 Volkswagen Golf GTI

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,029 mi
Last recorded146,029 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Golf GTI50,632 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVDZ 868
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf GTI
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 146,029 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 144,923 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2024 144,886 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 138,775 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 124,462 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 116,156 miles

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

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

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

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

small stone chips in zone 'b' swept area under 40mm diameter

Fail 20 Jul 2019 116,136 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

lower effort nearside park brake

small stone chips in zone 'b' swept area under 40mm diameter

Pass 15 Feb 2019 76,399 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 84,794 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip on nearside of screen but not exceeding 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 58,588 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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VDZ 868 is a 2014 Volkswagen Golf GTI in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VDZ 868, 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 VDZ 868 registered?

VDZ 868 is a 2014 Volkswagen Golf GTI, first registered on 23 January 2014.

Is VDZ 868 safe to buy?

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