BP14 KCU

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
BLUE
Engine
1598 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
12 March 2027 (271 days away)
Last recorded mileage
76,309 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 47/100

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 16 MOT tests on record with a 62% pass rate and 76,309 miles. While it has a valid MOT until 2027, the pattern of wear suggests significant upcoming maintenance costs.

The vehicle shows high annual usage, averaging 14,421 miles per year, with a notable drop in recent years (e.g., 5,803 miles from Apr 2023 to Mar 2025), indicating a change in driving patterns or potential issues.

Things to check

  • Recurring tyre failures and advisories across 9 tests (Mar 2019, Mar 2020, Apr 2021, Mar 2026) indicate chronic wear.
  • Brake system failures and advisories on 4 tests (Mar 2020, Apr 2022) suggest a pattern of neglect.
  • Engine MIL failures on 2 tests (Apr 2022, Apr 2024) point to potential engine management issues.
  • Shock absorber advisories on 7 tests (Mar 2017, Mar 2018, Mar 2019, Apr 2021, Apr 2022, Apr 2023, Apr 2024) show consistent wear.

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until March 2027 provides immediate peace of mind for roadworthiness.
  • Consistent high mileage suggests regular use and maintenance, potentially extending component life.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage discrepancies in the provided MOT history.
  • The vehicle has a 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating, indicating good structural integrity.

Mileage history

Mar 2017: 76,309 mi FAILMar 2017: 76,309 mi PASSMar 2018: 97,367 mi PASSMar 2019: 105,540 mi FAILMar 2019: 105,540 mi PASSMar 2020: 119,151 mi FAILMar 2020: 119,153 mi PASSApr 2021: 128,624 mi FAILApr 2021: 128,624 mi PASSApr 2022: 138,791 mi FAILApr 2022: 138,791 mi PASSApr 2023: 146,843 mi PASSApr 2024: 159,873 mi FAILApr 2024: 159,873 mi PASSMar 2025: 165,676 mi PASSMar 2026: 175,632 mi PASS176k126k76kMar 2017Mar 2026

MOT test history — 10/16 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Mar 2017 FAIL 76,309 mi
ADVISORY Items removed from driver's view prior to test
ADVISORY Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
ADVISORY Engine covers fitted
ADVISORY Undertrays fitted
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Mar 2017 PASS 76,309 mi
ADVISORY Items removed from driver's view prior to test
ADVISORY Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
ADVISORY Engine covers fitted
ADVISORY Undertrays fitted
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Mar 2018 PASS 97,367 mi None recorded
Mar 2019 FAIL 105,540 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PRS Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
Mar 2019 PASS 105,540 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Mar 2020 FAIL 119,151 mi
DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.58 (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Mar 2020 PASS 119,153 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Apr 2021 FAIL 128,624 mi
ADVISORY Items removed from driver's view prior to test
MAJOR Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Apr 2021 PASS 128,624 mi
ADVISORY Items removed from driver's view prior to test
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Apr 2022 FAIL 138,791 mi
MAJOR Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Apr 2022 PASS 138,791 mi
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Apr 2023 PASS 146,843 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Apr 2024 FAIL 159,873 mi
PRS Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Apr 2024 PASS 159,873 mi None recorded
Mar 2025 PASS 165,676 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Mar 2026 PASS 175,632 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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