2014 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · AO14 UTM
2014 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 23 May 2014. Recorded mileage 86,123 miles. MOT expired on 25 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,123 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AO14 UTM Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/08/2025
- 86,123 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
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AO14 UTM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2014 Volkswagen Golf (AO14 UTM) between August 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
AO14 UTM Mileage History
- 12/08/202269,775 mi
- 10/08/202376,984 mi+7,209 mi
- 27/08/202481,175 mi+4,191 mi
- 26/08/202586,123 mi+4,948 mi
Average of roughly 5,380 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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