VOLKSWAGEN GOLF2016 · 1.6L DIESEL

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a clean mechanical record over the last three years. The most recent inspection conducted in February 2026 at 111,680 miles resulted in a pass with no advisories. This follows three consecutive years of clean passes in 2023, 2024, and 2025, indicating that the vehicle currently meets the minimum legal safety standards without outstanding mechanical failures. The mileage accumulation is consistent with typical usage patterns for a decade-old vehicle, averaging approximately 11,000 miles per annum. Between February 2024 at 98,174 miles and February 2026 at 111,680 miles, the car covered over 13,500 miles, showing a steady driving habit. The single failure recorded in February 2023 at 90,010 miles was immediately followed by a pass on the same day, suggesting a minor defect was rectified promptly rather than a pattern of mechanical neglect. Despite the clean de-defect history, a buyer should perform a physical inspection of components prone to wear at the 110,000-mile threshold. Focus on the suspension bushes and coil springs for signs of fatigue, as the MOT does not flag minor play until they become safety failures. Given the age and mileage, checking for corrosion on the structural sills and the condition of the brake discs is advisable to ensure no significant thinning or pitting has occurred since the last test.