2014 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · 97 JB
2014 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 27 Sept 2014. Recorded mileage 33,515 miles. MOT valid until 26 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2014
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 33,515 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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97 JB Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/09/2026
- 33,515 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
97 JB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2014 Volkswagen Golf (97 JB) between September 2017 and September 2026.
The record contains 10 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush broke away (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
97 JB Mileage History
- 18/09/201714,362 mi
- 11/09/201817,474 mi+3,112 mi
- 28/08/201921,524 mi+4,050 mi
- 11/09/202024,061 mi+2,537 mi
- 01/09/202126,554 mi+2,493 mi
- 12/09/202228,263 mi+1,709 mi
- 28/09/202328,819 mi+556 mi
- 02/09/202438,819 mi+10,000 mi
- 22/09/202532,862 mi-5,957 mi
- 04/09/202633,515 mi+653 mi
- 04/09/202633,515 mi
Average of roughly 2,137 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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