2014 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · ES61 ELL
2014 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 24 Jul 2014. Recorded mileage 101,970 miles. MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,970 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ES61 ELL Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/07/2026
- 101,970 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ES61 ELL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2014 Volkswagen Golf (ES61 ELL) between March 2017 and July 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 July 2026 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 (14 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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 Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
ES61 ELL Mileage History
- 25/03/201719,133 mi
- 26/02/201829,172 mi+10,039 mi
- 18/03/201945,401 mi+16,229 mi
- 10/03/202059,952 mi+14,551 mi
- 07/07/202059,980 mi+28 mi
- 10/07/202167,929 mi+7,949 mi
- 08/07/202275,651 mi+7,722 mi
- 08/07/202382,440 mi+6,789 mi
- 14/07/202382,450 mi+10 mi
- 16/07/202488,162 mi+5,712 mi
- 16/07/202488,162 mi
- 08/07/202594,499 mi+6,337 mi
- 11/07/2026101,970 mi+7,471 mi
Average of roughly 8,912 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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