2014 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · W44 YER
2014 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 25 Jun 2014. Recorded mileage 128,157 miles. MOT valid until 14 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,157 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W44 YER Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/02/2026
- 128,157 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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W44 YER MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2014 Volkswagen Golf (W44 YER) between January 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
W44 YER Mileage History
- 26/01/202389,394 mi
- 01/02/2024102,409 mi+13,015 mi
- 11/02/2025113,900 mi+11,491 mi
- 09/02/2026128,151 mi+14,251 mi
- 10/02/2026128,157 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 12,742 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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