2014 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · X8 KLL
2014 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 17 Nov 2014. Recorded mileage 49,645 miles. MOT valid until 23 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 49,645 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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X8 KLL Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/12/2025
- 49,645 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
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X8 KLL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2014 Volkswagen Golf (X8 KLL) between December 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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.
X8 KLL Mileage History
- 01/12/202220,915 mi
- 29/11/202330,143 mi+9,228 mi
- 05/12/202441,747 mi+11,604 mi
- 04/12/202549,645 mi+7,898 mi
Average of roughly 9,549 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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