2014 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · L66 LAO
2014 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 16 Oct 2014. Recorded mileage 123,851 miles. MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,851 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L66 LAO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/09/2026
- 123,851 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L66 LAO 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 (L66 LAO) between August 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 September 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: Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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.
L66 LAO Mileage History
- 23/08/202395,883 mi
- 23/08/202395,883 mi
- 02/12/2024105,898 mi+10,015 mi
- 02/10/2025110,372 mi+4,474 mi
- 16/09/2026123,851 mi+13,479 mi
Average of roughly 9,122 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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