2014 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · XK54 SEY
2014 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 06 May 2014. Recorded mileage 122,050 miles. MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Personal Export
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,050 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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XK54 SEY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/12/2025
- 122,050 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
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XK54 SEY 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 (XK54 SEY) between November 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 December 2025 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: Suspension (9 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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: “Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”.
XK54 SEY Mileage History
- 04/11/202293,426 mi
- 07/11/2023110,904 mi+17,478 mi
- 18/11/2024116,488 mi+5,584 mi
- 16/12/2025122,050 mi+5,562 mi
- 17/12/2025122,050 mi
Average of roughly 9,180 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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