VOLKSWAGEN GOLF2006 · 2.0L DIESEL

The Volkswagen Golf passed its most recent MOT on 21 February 2026 at 140,418 miles, leaving it roadworthy with only minor advisories. The maintenance trend across the last four years reads as broadly stable, with no test failures and a consistent pattern of light wear items and superficial corrosion rather than escalating mechanical failure. The February 2026 test flagged surface corrosion on the offside sill beneath the side skirt and an offside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit on its edge. Annual mileage has averaged roughly 7,000 miles across the vehicle's twenty-year life, a typical figure for a car of this age. The record shows steady annual accumulation: 122,900 miles in January 2022, 126,968 in January 2023, 132,232 in February 2024, 136,871 in February 2025, and 140,418 in February 2026. No gaps or sudden jumps appear. The clean 2022 result with no defects recorded suggests the prior owner kept basic upkeep current before minor wear began surfacing from 2023 onward. Recurring front-end suspension wear warrants a physical check. The tester noted slight play in the nearside front suspension arm ball joint in January 2023, then slight play in the offside front track rod end ball joint in February 2024. A buyer should confirm both joints remain within tolerance and inspect surrounding bushes and arms for degradation. All four wheels showed tyres protruding beyond the arch in February 2025, implying either non-standard fitment or worn suspension geometry that should be verified in person. The offside sill corrosion is currently cosmetic and covered by the side skirt, but a buyer should lift the skirt and probe the metal for penetration. Tyre wear on the offside front in 2024 and offside rear in 2026 points to uneven edge wear, likely from aged suspension or alignment drift. Given the car's age, expect consumable replacements rather than structural repair, provided the sill holds.