Volkswagen Golf S Bluemotion Tech TDI (2014)
2014 Volkswagen Golf S Bluemotion Tech TDI
CarHunch analysed 714 real MOT records for the 2014 Volkswagen Golf S Bluemotion Tech TDI.
Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 2014 Golf TDI diesel has a first-time pass rate of 75.4%, which sits noticeably below the UK average of 80%, suggesting these cars are slightly more prone to MOT failure than typical for their age. The good news is that no vehicles in this cohort have ever recorded a dangerous defect, so reliability issues tend to be minor rather than safety-critical.
At an average mileage of 94,682 km, these cars are running high for their age, yet they're averaging only 0.33 failures per vehicle and virtually no advisories—meaning the high mileage hasn't translated into widespread wear-and-tear problems. Before buying, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on the common failure points for this cohort (likely suspension and emissions), as the 4.6-point shortfall against the UK average suggests a specific weakness in this generation.
The 2014 Volkswagen Golf S Bluemotion Tech TDI passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (93.2% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.
These stats describe 714 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.
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Before you buy a 2014 Volkswagen Golf S Bluemotion Tech TDI
Based on MOT data from 714 vehicles — here's what to check.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
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| Diesel (99%) | 707 | 93.2% | 0.33 |
Colour Breakdown
Based on 2,350 Volkswagen Golf S Bluemotion Tech TDI vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.
Mileage Distribution
Most 2014 Volkswagen Golf S Bluemotion Tech TDI vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2014 Volkswagen Golf S Bluemotion Tech TDI vehicles fall between 74,963 and 111,791 miles.
2014 Volkswagen Golf S Bluemotion Tech TDI — Still on the Road
Almost all 2014 Volkswagen Golf S Bluemotion Tech TDIs are still on the road.
Strong survival — 488 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2018–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.
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