BJ14 XEV

2014 VOLKSWAGEN — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
VOLKSWAGEN
Year
2014
Fuel
DIESEL
Colour
RED
Engine
1199 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
17 September 2026 (95 days away)
Last recorded mileage
19,568 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 64/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2014 Volkswagen has 14 MOT tests on record with a 71% pass rate and 19,568 miles. However, a significant pattern of recurring failures and advisories on critical safety and wear items, including tyres, brakes, and shock absorbers, indicates a higher risk of future maintenance costs.

The mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 9,014 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, including a recent low annual usage of 1,565 miles between August 2024 and September 2025.

Things to check

  • Recurring major failures for lights (Jun 2019, Aug 2022) and registration plate lamp (Jun 2018, Jun 2019) suggest electrical neglect.
  • Persistent advisories for tyres (Jun 2019, Aug 2022) and brakes (Aug 2022, Sep 2025) across multiple tests indicate chronic wear.
  • Shock absorber advisories (Aug 2020, Aug 2021, Aug 2022, Aug 2023, Aug 2024, Sep 2025) show a consistent, unresolved issue.
  • The 2015–2017 period shows a significant drop in annual mileage (1,565 miles in 2024–2025), which may indicate a change in usage or storage.

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until September 2026, offering immediate peace of mind for roadworthiness.
  • Consistent, normal mileage for its age (9,014 miles/year), suggesting regular use without abuse.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage discrepancies, which is a positive for this vehicle.
  • The 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating (2017) confirms a robust and safe vehicle design.

Mileage history

Apr 2017: 19,568 mi FAILApr 2017: 19,568 mi PASSJun 2017: 20,166 mi PASSJun 2018: 27,178 mi FAILJun 2018: 27,178 mi PASSJun 2019: 37,062 mi FAILJun 2019: 37,062 mi PASSAug 2020: 51,496 mi PASSAug 2021: 62,053 mi PASSAug 2022: 75,112 mi FAILAug 2022: 75,112 mi PASSAug 2023: 89,743 mi PASSAug 2024: 104,091 mi PASSSep 2025: 105,656 mi PASS106k63k20kApr 2017Sep 2025

MOT test history — 10/14 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Apr 2017 FAIL 19,568 mi
FAIL Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FAIL Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer out of alignment (8.2.3)
ADVISORY Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edge
ADVISORY Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edge
Apr 2017 PASS 19,568 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edge
ADVISORY Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edge
Jun 2017 PASS 20,166 mi None recorded
Jun 2018 FAIL 27,178 mi
PRS Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
PRS Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Jun 2018 PASS 27,178 mi None recorded
Jun 2019 FAIL 37,062 mi
MAJOR Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MAJOR Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MAJOR Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer wall perished (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Jun 2019 PASS 37,062 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer wall perished (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Aug 2020 PASS 51,496 mi None recorded
Aug 2021 PASS 62,053 mi
MINOR Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer skin corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Aug 2022 FAIL 75,112 mi
PRS Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Aug 2022 PASS 75,112 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Aug 2023 PASS 89,743 mi
ADVISORY Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))
Aug 2024 PASS 104,091 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
ADVISORY Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))
Sep 2025 PASS 105,656 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Lagging at 45% (1.2.1 (c))

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