2014 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · RJ64 AAO

The vehicle presents a currently stable roadworthiness profile following a clean pass in the October 2025 test at 104,155 miles. This most recent result shows no defects, indicating that previous mechanical issues have been addressed. The maintenance trend appears to be improving, moving from a significant failure in October 2023 to consecutive clean passes in 2024 and 2025. The mileage accumulation is consistent with the vehicle's age, averaging approximately 8,680 miles per year. The data shows a steady progression from 83,336 miles in October 2023 to 92,571 miles in October 2024, and finally 104,155 miles in October 2025. This regular usage pattern suggests the car has been driven sufficiently to prevent common issues associated with long periods of inactivity, such as seized components or fuel degradation. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the suspension and steering components. The October 2023 failure highlighted a serious fluid leak from the nearside rear shock absorber and a loose offside front brake disc back plate. While the 2024 test flagged an insecure nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover, these issues were resolved to achieve subsequent passes. It is worth checking the condition of the shock absorbers and steering linkages to ensure no new leaks or play have developed. The tyre history in October 2023 was particularly poor, with multiple tyres flagged for cuts reaching the cords and one worn to the legal limit. Although the recent records show no tyre-related advisories, the previous neglect suggests a pattern of delayed consumable replacement. A thorough inspection of the current tyre tread depth, sidewall integrity, and even wear across all four wheels is necessary to confirm that current upkeep standards remain high.