2014 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · J55 DSX
2014 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 21 Mar 2014. Recorded mileage 127,776 miles. MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2014
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,776 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J55 DSX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/04/2026
- 127,776 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
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J55 DSX 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 (J55 DSX) between December 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 April 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: Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 94wxl (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”.
J55 DSX Mileage History
- 18/12/2024113,187 mi
- 19/12/2024113,252 mi+65 mi
- 29/08/2025125,675 mi+12,423 mi
- 01/09/2025125,688 mi+13 mi
- 17/04/2026127,776 mi+2,088 mi
Average of roughly 10,987 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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