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YS64 FVM

2014 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

102,973 mi
Last recorded102,973 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Golf60,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS64 FVM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 102,973 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2024 95,578 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose Mirror Housing (3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front tyres (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 80,320 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 80,320 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 77,913 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 66,542 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 57,000 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 48,786 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Under trays fitted obscuring inspection of some items

Pass 22 Oct 2019 44,480 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 44,480 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 33,274 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 18,662 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 16,250 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Jun 2017 16,250 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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YS64 FVM is a 2014 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YS64 FVM, 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 YS64 FVM registered?

YS64 FVM is a 2014 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 December 2014.

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