2010 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · YG60 AEY

The vehicle appears to be in a stable maintenance condition following its most recent test on 11 December 2025. Although the record shows a failure on that same date, the subsequent pass indicates that any identified faults were rectified immediately. The lack of recorded advisories or defects across the last three years suggests a consistent approach to basic MOT compliance and prevents any immediate concerns regarding structural integrity or major mechanical failures. The mileage accumulation is consistent with a typical usage pattern for a 16-year-old vehicle. The car has covered 122,071 miles, averaging approximately 7,629 miles per year. The progression from 106,100 miles in January 2023 to 117,178 miles in January 2024, and finally to 122,071 miles in December 2025, shows a steady and predictable increase. This steady usage pattern suggests the vehicle has been driven regularly rather than sitting idle for extended periods, which helps prevent seal degradation and fuel system issues. While the MOT history is clean, the mileage and age of the vehicle necessitate a thorough physical inspection of wear-related components. A buyer should focus on the suspension system, specifically checking for perished rubber bushes and worn coil springs. Given the mileage, the condition of the brake discs and the presence of any binding calipers should be verified. The underside should also be inspected for surface corrosion or structural rust, which often develops on older chassis despite passing MOT tests. The absence of historical advisories regarding tyres or wiper blades is positive, but the buyer should still check the remaining tread depth and the condition of all lighting elements. Since the vehicle has passed its recent tests without noted issues, the primary focus should remain on verifying that the service history matches the steady mileage recorded in the DVSA database.