2015 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · AF65 KHM

The Volkswagen Golf presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, evidenced by the most recent DVSA test on 16 September 2025 at 71,074 miles returning a pass with no defects recorded. Across the five consecutive annual tests from 22 September 2021 to the 2025 examination, the vehicle cleared every inspection without a single advisory or failure. This unbroken clean record signals consistent upkeep and no escalating mechanical concerns. The mileage progression supports light, steady use for an 11-year-old car. The odometer advanced from 52,007 miles at the 2021 test to 57,380 in October 2022, 63,595 by October 2023, 68,619 in October 2024, and 71,074 in September 2025. That equates to roughly 4,500 to 5,500 miles added each year, below the 6,461 annual average for the model's age. No gaps or abrupt accumulation appear in the sequence; the sparse but clean history leaves little to interrogate. A buyer should still commission an independent physical inspection despite the spotless MOT trail. The tester logged no corrosion, suspension bush wear, brake disc scoring, or exhaust emission faults across the dataset, yet annual checks capture only test-day condition. At 71,074 miles the Golf sits within the window where coil springs, droplink rubbers, and caliper slide pins begin to degrade unnoticed between tests. Verify underside structural integrity for trapped moisture rust, confirm brake pad thickness and fluid condition, and scrutinise tyre sidewalls for age cracking. The previous owners clearly kept basic consumable care current, but a clean MOT sheet is not a substitute for measuring component life on the ramp.