2014 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · AF14 AYB

The vehicle presents a stable and currently sound mechanical condition, having passed its most recent MOT on 7 April 2026 at 151,446 miles with zero defects recorded. This clean bill of health follows a minor failure on the same day, where the tester flagged a structurally bulging offside front tyre and a cut nearside front tyre, both of which were evidently rectified immediately before the pass was issued. The maintenance trend is broadly improving. A notable advisory for a light oil misting on the nearside front shock absorber, recorded in the December 2022 test at 123,005 miles, has not reappeared in subsequent inspections, suggesting the unit may have been replaced or resealed. Similarly, the advisory for worn front brake discs noted in 2022 has not recurred, indicating the braking system components were renewed and remain in good order. The mileage accumulation is notably high for a 2014 model, averaging roughly 12,620 miles per year. The record shows a particularly steep climb between the April 2024 test at 134,055 miles and the April 2026 test at 151,446 miles, representing an addition of 17,391 miles in just two years. This suggests the vehicle has been subjected to sustained, intensive use over the past 24 months, likely involving significant motorway or long-distance driving. The MOT history itself is sparse, with no recorded tests between December 2022 and April 2024, a gap of approximately 16 months during which the vehicle covered nearly 11,000 miles without a documented inspection. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the front suspension and steering components, given the historical advisory for shock absorber oil misting and the recurring issue with uneven front tyre wear. Check the nearside front shock absorber body for any fresh oil residue and inspect the condition of the front suspension bushes and coil springs for signs of cracking or sagging. The repeated advisories concerning front tyre condition, including edge wear and structural damage, point to potential alignment or tracking issues. Have the front wheel geometry checked on a four-wheel alignment rig. Examine the inner sidewalls of all four tyres closely for bulges or cuts, and verify the date codes to confirm the age of the rubber, as older tyres are more prone to the structural failures flagged in the recent failure notice.