2015 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · GK65 APO

The March 2026 MOT at 93,845 miles passed, but the tester flagged a frayed driver’s seat‑belt webbing and thin rear brake pads and discs, indicating that the vehicle remains road‑legal yet shows signs of ongoing wear. Since the 2022 failures, the car has passed each subsequent test without major structural defects, suggesting a stable maintenance pattern rather than improvement or rapid decline. The mileage trajectory from 41,530 miles in August 2018 to 93,845 miles in March 2026 averages about 8,500 miles per year, which aligns with typical usage for an eleven‑year‑old Golf. The increments between tests are modest, with the largest jump of roughly 6,000 miles between February 2024 and February 2025, and no evidence of long periods of inactivity; the relatively even spread supports the view that the vehicle has been driven regularly and likely serviced in line with the manufacturer’s recommendations. A buyer should therefore inspect the front shock absorbers for oil leakage and check the condition of the suspension bushes and coil springs, as repeated misting of oil points to worn components. The rear brake pads and discs, noted as thin and pitted in both 2020 and 2026, merit close examination for binding calipers and excessive wear. Tyre tread depth below the 1.6 mm legal limit in 2022 and the perishing condition recorded in 2020 suggest the tyres have not been replaced promptly, so a physical measurement and assessment of sidewall integrity are essential. Finally, the seat‑belt webbing defect and any signs of structural rust on the chassis or suspension mounting points should be verified before purchase.