BU14 MJO
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
- GREY
- Engine
- 1598 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 13 March 2027 (272 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 16,621 mi
AI verdict AVOID 30/100
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 16,621 miles. The vehicle's high mileage and recurring issues make it a high-risk purchase.
The MOT history shows a critical 14-year gap in mileage readings from 2017 to 2025, with suspiciously low annual usage (806 mi/yr equivalent) before Mar 2025, followed by a significant increase.
Things to check
- Mileage anomaly: 14-year gap in readings (2017–2025) with suspiciously low annual usage (806 mi/yr equivalent).
- Dangerous defects: 4 DANGEROUS tyre failures (Jul 2018, Jul 2020, Jul 2022) and 1 DANGEROUS tyre defect (Jul 2018).
- Recurring failures: 6 test failures across 14 MOTs, including suspension, tyres, and lights.
- High mileage: 12,975 miles/year average, significantly above UK average (8,000/year).
Working in its favour
- Valid MOT: Current MOT is valid until 2027-03-13, indicating it is roadworthy for now.
- No recent major failures: The most recent MOT (Mar 2026) passed after a failure, showing some recent repairs.
- Consistent mileage: Once the mileage anomaly was addressed, the vehicle has shown consistent high usage.
- No outstanding recalls: No specific recalls are noted in the provided data for this model.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 10/16 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2017 | PASS | 16,621 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
|
| Jul 2017 | PASS | 17,078 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2018 | FAIL | 48,430 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
|
| Jul 2018 | PASS | 48,435 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Jul 2019 | PASS | 81,908 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn uneven on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Jul 2020 | FAIL | 110,123 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Jul 2020 | PASS | 110,125 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
|
| Jul 2021 | FAIL | 124,802 mi |
DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
|
| Jul 2021 | PASS | 124,812 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2022 | FAIL | 141,884 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) DANGEROUS Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to chords on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) MINOR Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
|
| Jul 2022 | PASS | 141,885 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) MINOR Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
|
| Oct 2023 | FAIL | 148,040 mi |
MAJOR Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h)) MINOR Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i)) MAJOR Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) MAJOR Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
|
| Oct 2023 | PASS | 148,040 mi |
MINOR Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
|
| Mar 2025 | PASS | 149,207 mi |
MINOR Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Engine cover fitted ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
|
| Mar 2026 | FAIL | 158,264 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) MAJOR Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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| Mar 2026 | PASS | 158,264 mi | None recorded |
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