2014 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · MB53 WAR
2014 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2014. Recorded mileage 152,024 miles. MOT valid until 08 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,024 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MB53 WAR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/03/2026
- 152,024 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MB53 WAR 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 (MB53 WAR) between April 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 March 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: Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
MB53 WAR Mileage History
- 04/04/2024135,868 mi
- 05/04/2024135,868 mi
- 09/04/2025145,978 mi+10,110 mi
- 10/04/2025146,053 mi+75 mi
- 27/03/2026152,024 mi+5,971 mi
Average of roughly 8,174 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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