2012 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · K31 NAD

The vehicle currently holds a positive roadworthiness status, following a clean MOT pass in October 2025 at 72,309 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable despite a minor mechanical failure in late 2024. While the car required a repair to the offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint, the subsequent test with no recorded defects indicates that the owner addressed the suspension issue promptly to return the vehicle to passing standards. At 14 years old, the recorded mileage of 72,309 miles is significantly low, averaging approximately 5,165 miles per year. This low usage suggests light road miles, which typically reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine components. The data shows consistent annual testing, with roughly 2,000 to 3,000 miles covered between tests from 2022 and 2025. However, low-mileage vehicles often suffer from age degradation of rubber-based components rather than mechanical wear from friction. A buyer should pay close attention to rubber elements during a physical inspection, as the 2024 record flagged the tyres as slightly perished. Low-use cars frequently suffer from dry rot and cracking in the sidewalls, suspension bushes, and tyre boots regardless of tread depth. The previous failure of the anti-roll bar linkage indicates that these components are beginning to age out simultaneously. A thorough check of the control arm bushings and shock absorbers is necessary to ensure no further corrosion or tearing has developed during the vehicle's long periods of standing.