2010 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · AF60 UAH

The vehicle presents a consistent history of passing tests, though a specific failure in August 2024 warrants attention. The most recent inspection in August 2025 at 72,305 miles returned a pass with no recorded defects, indicating that previous mechanical issues were addressed. However, looking back at the failure in August 2024 at 69,169 miles, the tester identified a damaged inner tyre and perished both the nearside and offside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust covers. The report also noted corrosion on the rear suspension arm, which suggests the beginning of age-related structural degradation that had not yet reached a point of critical failure. At sixteen years old, the recorded mileage of 72,305 miles is notably low, averaging only about 4,500 miles per year. This low usage pattern often results in less wear on rubber components and brake assemblies compared to high-mileage vehicles. The gap between the 2022 test at 65,389 miles and the 2023 test at 67,146 miles shows very little travel, which can sometimes lead to flat-spotting tyres or brake seizing if the car sits stationary for extended periods. The fact that the vehicle passed the 2025 test without advisories suggests the owner maintained the car despite the low annual mileage. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the rear suspension arms mentioned in the 2024 report. While the corrosion was not seriously weakened at that time, oxidation on older components tends to progress over time without preventative treatment. The front anti-roll bar joints should also be checked for play or torn boots to ensure the repairs or inspections have held up since the previous failure. Beyond these specific points, the MOT record shows a stable maintenance trend with no recurring mechanical failures in the emissions or braking systems.