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VN14 EJC

2014 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,330 mi
Last recorded55,330 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Golf60,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN14 EJC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 55,330 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2026 55,326 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2025 49,236 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2025 49,236 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 41,798 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 37,973 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertray fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2022 31,143 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 26,015 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 20 Mar 2020 23,953 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 20,850 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 17,632 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 13,174 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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VN14 EJC is a 2014 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2014 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 60,585 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VN14 EJC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 12 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VN14 EJC registered?

VN14 EJC is a 2014 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 May 2014.

Is VN14 EJC safe to buy?

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