2014 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · JE55 AJF
2014 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2014. Recorded mileage 165,097 miles. MOT valid until 15 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2014
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,097 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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JE55 AJF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/08/2026
- 165,097 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
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JE55 AJF 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 (JE55 AJF) between July 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 August 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: Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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 Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”; “Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”.
JE55 AJF Mileage History
- 29/07/2024130,202 mi
- 11/08/2025148,188 mi+17,986 mi
- 15/08/2025148,296 mi+108 mi
- 10/08/2026165,091 mi+16,795 mi
- 17/08/2026165,097 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 17,013 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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