2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · MK62 ABF

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT on 9 March 2026 at 135,985 miles with no defects recorded. The overall maintenance trend appears stable. While the car failed tests on 18 September 2023 and 16 September 2025, the records show no specific defects for these failures, suggesting they were likely administrative errors or minor issues resolved immediately. The mileage is consistent with the age of the vehicle, averaging roughly 9,713 miles per year. The distance covered between 19 September 2023 and 16 September 2024 was 5,989 miles, while the subsequent period up to 16 September 2025 saw a slight increase to 6,048 miles. The very low mileage accumulation of only 244 miles between September 2025 and March 2026 indicates the car spent significant time stationary during that period. Because the MOT history is unusually clean and lacks specific advisories, the record provides little insight into the actual wear of the components. A buyer should physically inspect the suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs for corrosion, as these are common failure points for a 14 year old Golf. The lack of recorded tyre or brake wear advisories over several years is atypical for a car with 135,985 miles and may suggest that maintenance was carried out outside of the MOT process or that the records are incomplete. Check for structural rust on the sills and chassis, as the MOT history does not explicitly confirm the absence of corrosion. Verify the service history to ensure the timing belt and water pump have been replaced according to the manufacturer's intervals, as these critical items are not checked during a standard MOT test.