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VN14 ZYU

2014 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

99,741 mi
Last recorded99,741 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Golf60,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN14 ZYU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 99,741 miles
Fail 30 May 2025 99,643 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2024 88,782 miles
Fail 24 May 2024 88,782 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 May 2023 81,154 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2022 74,473 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 68,373 miles

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

smoke level low no print out

Pass 5 May 2020 62,482 miles

smoke level low no print out

Pass 14 May 2019 52,812 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 40,833 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 31,693 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 ZYU is a 2014 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ZYU, 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 ZYU registered?

VN14 ZYU is a 2014 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 May 2014.

Is VN14 ZYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN14 ZYU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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