2014 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · MD63 EWK
2014 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 05 Feb 2014. Recorded mileage 114,645 miles. MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,645 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MD63 EWK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/08/2026
- 114,645 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MD63 EWK 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 (MD63 EWK) between July 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 August 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: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
MD63 EWK Mileage History
- 14/07/202382,573 mi
- 17/08/202496,661 mi+14,088 mi
- 18/08/2025111,126 mi+14,465 mi
- 22/08/2026114,645 mi+3,519 mi
- 27/08/2026114,645 mi
Average of roughly 10,275 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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