VOLKSWAGEN GK14VZW MOT History, Tax Status & Mileage

infoGeneral Information

Make	VOLKSWAGEN
Model	GOLF
Colour	SILVER
Year of manufacture	2014
Fuel type	PETROL
Wheelplan	2 AXLE RIGID BODY
First registration	01 Mar 2014
Vehicle age	12 years
Type approval	M1
Date of last V5C issued	18 Apr 2026
Marked for export	No
Ownership stability	Recent acquisition
Estimated current ownership	0.3 years

local_gas_stationEngine & Fuel Consumption

Engine capacity	1,197 cc
Fuel type	PETROL
CO₂ emissions (official)	114 g/km
Fuel efficiency (est.)	~60 MPG
Environmental rating	7/10
ULEZ & Environmental Compliance	Likely Non-Compliant
Est. annual fuel cost	~£1,864

assignment_turned_inVehicle Status, Tax & MOT

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✗ Untaxed Tax due: 24 Jun 2026

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✓ MOT Valid Expires: 09 Mar 2027

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ULEZ: Likely Non-Compliant Euro standard: Unknown

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✓ Not Marked for Export Registration: GK14VZW

MOT Expires In

234

days (09 Mar 2027)

Tax Expires In

0

days (24 Jun 2026)

Registration	GK14VZW
MOT status	✓ Valid
MOT expiry date	09 Mar 2027
MOT days remaining	234 days
Tax status	Untaxed
Tax due date	24 Jun 2026
Tax days remaining	0 days
V5C last issued	18 Apr 2026
Marked for export	No
ULEZ compliance	Likely Non-Compliant
Estimated next MOT outcome	Likely to Require Attention
Service reminder	3585 miles in ~3 months

psychologyAI & Advanced Insights

AI Buyer Risk Indicator	cancelHigh Risk — Caution Recommended
Smart Buyer Recommendation	Poor MOT history with multiple failures or dangerous defects. Factor in significant repair costs, or avoid entirely.
Vehicle Condition Rating	Very Poor
Vehicle Reliability Rating	2.7 / 10
MOT Failure Risk Prediction	91% (High Risk)
Estimated Next MOT Outcome	Likely to Require Attention
Pass / Fail Trend	Improving
vs. Class Average (72% pass rate)	Above class average
MOT History Score	70/100
Overall Vehicle Risk Score	61/100 — High Risk
Data Confidence Score	95%
Vehicle Transparency Score	100/100
Vehicle Usage Pattern	Standard
Est. Running & Maintenance Cost	~£2,604 / year
Est. Annual Fuel Cost	~£1,864
Est. Annual Maintenance Cost	~£740
Future Repair & Defect Prediction	Lighting / Electrical, Suspension & Steering, Oil / Fluid Leaks, Brakes
Taxi / Commercial Use Risk	✓ No taxi use detected
Long-Term Owner Indicator	Not indicated
Est. Remaining Lifetime	~1.4 years (at current mileage rate)

summarizeAI Vehicle Summary

AI-Generated Summary VOLKSWAGEN GOLF (2014), SILVER, PETROL, 1,197cc. Has completed 13 MOT tests, with a 77% pass rate (10 passed, 3 failed). Recorded 129,213 miles, averaging 14,341 miles/yr. 1 dangerous defect recorded across all tests. 44 advisory items recorded. Vehicle health score: 27/100 (Very Poor). Poor MOT history with multiple failures or dangerous defects. Factor in significant repair costs, or avoid entirely.

historyMOT History Summary

MOT expiry date	2027-03-09
MOT pass rate	77%
Tests passed	10
Tests failed	3
Dangerous defects (total)	1
Major defects (total)	6
Minor defects (total)	0
Advisory items (total)	44
Pass / Fail trend	Improving
vs. UK class average	Above class average

fact_checkFull MOT History (13 Tests)

MOT #13 2026-03-10 12:42

Test number: 730592192866

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 09 Mar 2027

Odometer: 129,213 MI

Items: 7

Advisory Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Advisory Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
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 Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Advisory Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisory Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £750 – £2,480

MOT #12 2025-02-28 15:33

Test number: 850323011274

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 05 Mar 2026

Odometer: 125,501 MI

Items: 3

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 Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £260 – £780

MOT #11 2025-02-28 11:04

Test number: 478175526218

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 125,495 MI

Items: 7

Major Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
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 Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisory Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Major Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £770 – £2,240

MOT #10 2024-02-29 13:45

Test number: 667241960452

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 05 Mar 2025

Odometer: 121,807 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT #9 2023-02-16 15:10

Test number: 179329355228

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 05 Mar 2024

Odometer: 110,600 MI

Items: 4

Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £320 – £960

MOT #8 2022-02-11 15:52

Test number: 656404733796

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 05 Mar 2023

Odometer: 105,530 MI

Items: 2

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))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £200 – £600

MOT #7 2022-02-10 11:49

Test number: 890836962328

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 105,513 MI

Items: 7

Dangerous Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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 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))
Major Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Major Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £675 – £1,870

MOT #6 2021-03-02 17:21

Test number: 216871400773

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 05 Mar 2022

Odometer: 97,353 MI

Items: 4

Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Advisory Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Advisory Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £415 – £1,170

MOT #5 2020-02-28 10:37

Test number: 543074042566

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 05 Mar 2021

Odometer: 92,038 MI

Items: 1

Advisory Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £50 – £300

MOT #4 2019-03-06 10:05

Test number: 797468369096

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 05 Mar 2020

Odometer: 84,580 MI

Items: 3

Advisory Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect All 4 (5.3.2 (b))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £220 – £660

MOT #3 2019-03-05 09:36

Test number: 955793140636

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 84,580 MI

Items: 7

Major Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Major Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Advisory Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect All 4 (5.3.2 (b))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £440 – £1,620

MOT #2 2018-03-06 08:47

Test number: 843770563302

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 05 Mar 2019

Odometer: 74,894 MI

Items: 4

Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Advisory Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Advisory Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Advisory under trays fitted

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £350 – £1,200

MOT #1 2017-03-06 08:41

Test number: 677844181804

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 05 Mar 2018

Odometer: 54,629 MI

Items: 2

Advisory under tray fitted
Advisory Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £150 – £600

speedMileage Check

Odometer unit	miles
Mileage registrations	13
First registration	2017-03-06
Last registration	2026-03-10
Latest reading	129,213 miles
Annual avg (est.)	14,341 mi/yr
vs UK average	Above average
% of UK avg	202%
Mileage growth trend	Decreasing use
Wear level	76% — Very High Wear
Odometer consistency	✓ Consistent

Registration #1	2017-03-06	54,629 miles
Registration #2	2018-03-06	74,894 miles
Registration #3	2019-03-05	84,580 miles
Registration #4	2019-03-06	84,580 miles
Registration #5	2020-02-28	92,038 miles
Registration #6	2021-03-02	97,353 miles
Registration #7	2022-02-10	105,513 miles
Registration #8	2022-02-11	105,530 miles
Registration #9	2023-02-16	110,600 miles
Registration #10	2024-02-29	121,807 miles
Registration #11	2025-02-28	125,495 miles
Registration #12	2025-02-28	125,501 miles
Registration #13	2026-03-10	129,213 miles

infoMileage shows a consistent upward trend — no anomalies suggesting odometer tampering.

list_altMost Common Defects & Advisories

⚠ Top Defects (Failures)
Coil Spring	×2
Headlight	×2
Tyres	×1
Brake Pads	×1
ℹ Top Advisories
Shock Absorber	×23
Tyres	×10
Brake Discs	×4
Headlight	×2
Brake Pads	×1

handymanAI Maintenance Suggestions

arrow_forwardInspect brake pads, discs and calipers — recurring brake-related items noted.
arrow_forwardCheck tyre tread depth and condition; replacement may be needed.
arrow_forwardSuspension components (bushes, shocks, ball joints) should be inspected.
arrow_forwardAt 12 years old, a full service including timing belt/chain check is recommended.
arrow_forwardHigh mileage vehicle — check coolant system, gearbox oil, and driveshaft boots.

checklistMOT Preparation Advice

arrow_forwardHave brakes checked by a mechanic before the MOT.
arrow_forwardCheck tyre tread (min 1.6mm) and tyre pressures.
arrow_forwardCheck suspension and steering for play or noise.
arrow_forwardEnsure all lights are working (headlights, brake lights, indicators).
arrow_forwardCheck windscreen wipers and washer fluid.
arrow_forwardCheck for underbody corrosion on sills and chassis.

build_circleEstimated Repair Costs by Defect Severity

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Dangerous Defects

£115 – £270

1 defect found

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Major Defects

£370 – £1,480

6 defects found

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Advisory Items

£4,115 – £12,730

44 items noted

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All-Time Total Est.

£4,600 – £14,480

Across all MOT tests

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Latest MOT Est.

£750 – £2,480

Most recent test

info Cost estimates are indicative based on UK average repair prices for each defect type. Actual costs may vary by region, vehicle age, and garage. Always obtain multiple quotes.

trending_downEstimated Market Value & Depreciation

Est. Market Value

£1,100

Based on age, mileage & condition

Annual Depreciation

£149

~14% per year

Running Cost / yr

£2,604

Fuel + maintenance est.

Vehicle Age

12

years old

info Disclaimer: This valuation is an algorithmic estimate based on public DVLA/DVSA data (age, mileage, and MOT history). It does not account for specific trim levels, optional extras, physical condition, or service history. Always conduct your own market research before buying or selling a vehicle.