2014 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · DF14 UPZ
2014 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2014. Recorded mileage 95,909 miles. MOT valid until 12 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,909 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DF14 UPZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/07/2026
- 95,909 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DF14 UPZ 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 (DF14 UPZ) between June 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 July 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 (13 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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: “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
DF14 UPZ Mileage History
- 17/06/202367,735 mi
- 17/06/202477,362 mi+9,627 mi
- 20/06/202477,411 mi+49 mi
- 26/06/202588,043 mi+10,632 mi
- 01/07/202695,909 mi+7,866 mi
Average of roughly 9,268 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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