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2014 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · YM14 ABV

YM14 ABV

2014 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/06/2014. Recorded mileage 74,948 miles. MOT valid until 29/04/2027. Taxed until 01/09/2027.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin
2014 · Sheffield
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 29/04/2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01/09/2027)
Recorded Mileage
74,948 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.4L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 29/04/2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/09/2027
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2014
Engine
1395cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The Volkswagen Golf presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 1 April 2026 at 74,948 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken sequence of clean results across the prior four years. Annual mileage has averaged roughly 6,246 miles, consistent with typical use for a 2014 vehicle. The records show steady annual accumulation: 47,821 miles in April 2022, 54,251 in April 2023, 60,103 in April 2024, 68,439 in April 2025, and 74,948 in April 2026. No gaps or sudden jumps appear in the sequence, and the clean test history across all five entries indicates the previous owner kept basic servicing and consumable checks current. No advisories or defects were raised on suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, calipers, exhaust emissions, or structural corrosion at any point. The absence of flagged wear suggests the chassis and mechanical assemblies have not yet entered a failure cycle, though a 12-year-old Golf at this mileage remains susceptible to age-related perishing of rubber components. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of underbody structural integrity and suspension mounting points, as MOT passes do not equate to a measured assessment of remaining component life. Verify the service history matches the recorded mileages and confirm timing belt interval compliance for this engine.

YM14 ABV Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 01/04/2026
  • 74,948 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
93
/ 100 · Excellent
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent

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YM14 ABV Mileage History

  1. 19/04/202247,821 mi
  2. 26/04/202354,251 mi+6,430 mi
  3. 30/04/202460,103 mi+5,852 mi
  4. 28/04/202568,439 mi+8,336 mi
  5. 01/04/202674,948 mi+6,509 mi

Average of roughly 6,868 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

YM14 ABV MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Sept 2026, 06:57
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2014 Volkswagen Golf (YM14 ABV) between April 2022 and April 2026.

The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.

The record shows no MOT failures, although 12 advisory notices note items to monitor.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 12 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.

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