2014 Volkswagen Golf 1.2L Petrol · G15 JAD

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive repairs regarding rubber components and electronics. While the most recent test in February 2026 at 12,574 miles was a pass, it followed a significant failure in early March 2025. That failure highlighted critical electronic and mechanical faults including the ABS, electronic stability control, and power steering systems, alongside multiple tyre defects. The fact that these faults were rectified within four days to secure a pass suggests the owner only addresses issues when prompted by a failure rather than following a preventative maintenance schedule. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 1,050 miles per year. Between March 2023 at 11,727 miles and March 2024 at 12,034 miles, the car covered only 307 miles. This low usage explains the physical degradation seen in the record which is not mileage-related wear. The recurring reports of cracking and perishing tyres from 2023 through 2026 are classic symptoms of a vehicle that sits for long periods, leading to dry rot despite sufficient tread depth. A buyer must prioritise an electronic diagnostic of the ABS and steering modules to ensure the faults from the 2025 failure are permanently resolved, as these sensors can be intermittent or expensive to fix if the wiring has perished. The 2024 advisory regarding imbalanced front brakes indicates that the calipers may be seizing or sticking due to lack of use. Physical inspection of the brake discs for uneven corrosion is essential, as is a check of the suspension bushes and rubber components, which are likely to crack and crumble with age regardless of the few miles the car has driven.