2014 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · AL54 PAL
2014 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 14 Oct 2014. Recorded mileage 124,280 miles. MOT expired on 14 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,280 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AL54 PAL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/09/2025
- 124,280 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 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.
AL54 PAL 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 (AL54 PAL) between August 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
AL54 PAL Mileage History
- 31/08/2023103,127 mi
- 31/08/2023103,129 mi+2 mi
- 02/09/2024116,058 mi+12,929 mi
- 02/09/2024116,058 mi
- 16/09/2025124,280 mi+8,222 mi
Average of roughly 10,342 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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