2014 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · A27 NAD
2014 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2014. Recorded mileage 74,148 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Peterborough
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/09/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/11/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,148 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2014
- Engine
- 1395cc
A27 NAD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/09/2025
- 74,148 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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A27 NAD Mileage History
- 06/10/202257,885 mi
- 07/08/202362,508 mi+4,623 mi
- 15/07/202467,325 mi+4,817 mi
- 09/09/202574,086 mi+6,761 mi
- 15/09/202574,148 mi+62 mi
Average of roughly 5,527 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
A27 NAD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2014 Volkswagen Golf (A27 NAD) between October 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 September 2025 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 (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
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Our Verdict
A reasonable choice for those seeking a
Focus your attention on the repairs carried out in September 2025. Request invoices for the replacement of both the offside rear (corroded) and nearside rear (fractured) coil springs, as well as the work done to resolve the exhaust carbon monoxide emissions failure.
Given the 1.395L engine and the vehicle's age, check the service history for evidence of timing belt and water pump replacements. These are critical maintenance items for this engine variant that are not captured in MOT records but are essential for long-term reliability.
The 1.4L petrol engine provides a balance of efficiency and performance, typically falling into a mid-range insurance group for the Golf. Annual road tax will be determined by the CO2 emissions of this 2014 engine variant.
General maintenance costs for this model are usually predictable, though the recent need for coil spring replacements indicates that age-related wear on the chassis and suspension is now becoming a factor for this specific vehicle.
Specifically inspect the rear suspension and the exhaust system. The September 2025 failure noted a fractured nearside rear coil spring and a corroded offside rear spring; verify that these have been replaced rather than patched.
Check for any signs of exhaust leaks or soot, as the vehicle previously failed on carbon monoxide limits. Additionally, inspect the tyres and anti-roll bar, as these are identified as top failure reasons across the wider Golf population in aggregate data.
This red 2014 Volkswagen Golf has recorded 74,148 miles, which is below the model average for its age. While the vehicle had a clean record between 2022 and 2024, it failed its most recent MOT in September 2025 due to suspension and emissions issues, which were rectified for a pass six days later.
The Golf maintains a solid reputation with an aggregate MOT pass rate of 80.8% across nearly a million analysed vehicles.
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