VOLKSWAGEN GOLF2001 · 1.4L Petrol

The most recent MOT test on 22 February 2023 at 117,665 miles resulted in a failure with no defects recorded, leaving the current roadworthiness unverified and the maintenance trend impossible to judge from outcomes alone. Prior to that, the vehicle passed cleanly on 12 October 2017 at 110,957 miles after a failure two days earlier at 110,951 miles, also with no defects logged. The record shows no advisories, corrosion notes, or mechanical faults across any entry, so no worsening or resolving pattern can be established from the data supplied. The odometer sat at 98,744 miles on 3 October 2016 and rose to 117,665 miles by February 2023, giving roughly 2,700 miles per year over that span and confirming low use for a 25-year-old Golf. A six-year gap separates the 2017 pass from the 2023 failure, with the car recording only 6,708 miles in that period. Such low accumulation and long dormancy suggest light running but also raise the risk of perished rubber components, seized brake calipers, and standing-water corrosion unseen in the sparse test history. A buyer should commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the age and intermittent use. The tester should check for structural integrity issues around sills and subframes where moisture ingress may have occurred during storage. The 2023 failure with no defects cited demands clarification from DVSA records, as the car cannot be considered roadworthy until a passing test is obtained.