2014 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · FY14 AAJ

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status following a clean pass on November 27, 2025 at 71,328 miles. The maintenance trend shows an improving trajectory after a period of neglect in late 2024 and early 2025. While the car previously failed on a fractured offside rear coil spring and corrosion on the nearside spring, the subsequent pass just two weeks later indicates that the owner addressed the necessary mechanical repairs to restore the vehicle's structural integrity. At 12 years old, the recorded mileage of 71,328 miles averages to approximately 5,944 miles per year. This is significantly below the national average, suggesting low annual usage or periods where the vehicle sat stationary. However, the data shows a burst of activity between June 2024 and November 2025, where the car covered over 11,000 miles in seventeen months. This low mileage profile often leads to accelerated degradation of rubber components and dry corrosion, which aligns with the suspension issues noted in the recent test history. A buyer should conduct a close physical inspection of the front suspension, as the June 2024 failure flagged excessively worn bushes on both front suspension arms. Although these were likely replaced, the recurring nature of tyre wear and bushing failure suggests potential alignment issues or worn shock absorbers. The previous corrosion noted on the nearside rear coil spring in November 2025 warrants a thorough check of the remaining rear springs and mounting points to ensure that structural rust is not spreading across the rear assembly.