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2014 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · AN12 ARE

AN12 ARE

2014 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 19 Nov 2014. Recorded mileage 90,913 miles. MOT expired on 09 Jul 2026.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin
2014 · Norwich
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 09 Jul 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
90,913 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 09 Jul 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2014
Engine
1598cc
Mechanical Assessment

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This Volkswagen Golf presents a stable and exceptionally clean roadworthiness profile. The most recent MOT on 7 July 2025 at 90,913 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded. This follows a consistent trend of clean passes dating back to 2022, suggesting a vehicle that has been maintained to a high standard or has experienced very light wear on its primary mechanical components. The mileage is typical for a twelve year old vehicle, averaging roughly 7,576 miles per year. There is a notable increase in usage between June 2024 and July 2025, where the odometer rose from 77,221 to 90,913 miles. This jump of over 13,000 miles in a single year is the highest recorded interval in the history provided, yet the vehicle still passed its latest inspection without a single advisory. The absence of any recorded defects or advisories over the last four years is unusual for a car of this age. The record shows no mentions of common Golf issues such as suspension bush wear, brake disc corrosion, or exhaust leaks. A failure on 5 July 2023 was resolved on the same day, though the lack of recorded defects suggests this may have been a clerical error or a very minor rectification. A buyer should still conduct a physical inspection of the chassis and sills for surface corrosion, as MOT testers often overlook minor rust that does not yet compromise structural integrity. Given the clean history, focus should remain on checking the condition of consumables like tyre tread and brake pad thickness, as these are wear items that may not have triggered a failure but will eventually require replacement.
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AN12 ARE Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 07/07/2025
  • 90,913 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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AN12 ARE MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 2 Jul 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

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 (AN12 ARE) between July 2022 and July 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 07 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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AN12 ARE Mileage History

  1. 04/07/202267,642 mi
  2. 05/07/202370,635 mi+2,993 mi
  3. 05/07/202370,635 mi
  4. 21/06/202477,221 mi+6,586 mi
  5. 07/07/202590,913 mi+13,692 mi

Average of roughly 7,734 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
58
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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MOT Expired or Failed
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Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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