2011 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · L20 GDE

The vehicle passed its most recent MOT on 27 April 2026 at 152 301 miles, showing only tyre wear advisories on the nearside and offside front tyres. The maintenance trend is improving; earlier records from 2024‑2017 listed multiple failures and advisories, whereas the latest test highlights minimal defects, indicating that corrective work has addressed previous issues. Mileage accumulation has been steady at roughly 10 153 miles per year over the car’s 15‑year life. The annual interval between tests is consistent, with a 12‑month gap from the 2025‑04‑21 result at 138 900 miles to the 2026‑04‑27 result at 152 301 miles, representing a 13 401‑mile increase in the past year—slightly above the long‑term average but not anomalous. No significant gaps in the MOT history are present. A buyer should inspect the offside front constant‑velocity boot for deterioration, the central exhaust mounting sleeve for loose fitment, and both front anti‑roll‑bar linkage ball‑joint dust covers for severe wear. Front suspension arm bushes and pins should be examined for excessive movement, as noted in the 2020 test. Brake pads and shock absorbers merit close scrutiny; the 2017 failure recorded fluid leaks and thin pads, while the 2016 test showed light oil misting. Tyre tread depth and pressure should be verified, and headlamp aim checked against the high‑aim advisories from 2024. Overall, the MOT record reflects an improving condition, with the latest test demonstrating only consumable wear. However, the recurring suspension, drivetrain, and exhaust concerns suggest that a thorough pre‑purchase inspection is essential to confirm the health of those components before further use.