2014 Volkswagen Golf · 228,448 MOT tests
2014 Volkswagen Golf reliability
2014 Volkswagen Golfs fail 18.8% of first MOT tests, 34% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 25 Golf years (228,448 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Golfs: 25.8%)
- 18.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Golfs: 25.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 34% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- 77,193
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 228,448
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2014 against the years either side
- 2013 cars: 30% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does better)
- 2015 cars: 36% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does worse)
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 60% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2014 car carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
Common problems
What fails on a 2014 Volkswagen Golf
Fail rate by area
- Tyres6.2%
- Suspension5.1%
- Lights and electrics4.2%
- Brakes3.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.8%
- Seat belts and airbags0.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 1.97%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Coil spring fractured or broken 1.96%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.83%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.39%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.24%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.1%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Common advisories
Shock absorber light oil misting (14.31%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.18%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (9.12%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.16%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.08%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.11%)
Other years
Every Volkswagen Golf year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2014 Volkswagen Golf reliable?
2014 Volkswagen Golfs fail 18.8% of first MOT tests, 34% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 25 Golf years (228,448 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2014 Volkswagen Golf MOT?
Most often shock absorber serious fluid leak (1.97% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (1.96% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.83% of tests).
How many miles should a 2014 Volkswagen Golf have done?
At its MOT aged about 9, a typical 2014 Volkswagen Golf shows 77,193 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2014 car?
A car first registered in 2014 carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
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