2017 Volkswagen Golf 1.5L Petrol · AF67 TVJ

The vehicle is currently in a roadworthy condition, having passed its most recent MOT test in November 2025 at 30,390 miles with no recorded defects. The maintenance trend shows improvement following a mechanical failure in late 2024. While the most recent inspection was clean, the history indicates a pattern of reactive maintenance where issues are only addressed upon test failure rather than through preventative replacement. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,377 miles per year. Data shows significant gaps in usage between November 2022 and November 2023, where the car covered only 63 miles in twelve months. However, usage increased significantly to 11,161 miles between October 2024 and November 2025. This pattern of intermittent use suggests the vehicle sits for long periods, which often leads to the degradation of rubber-based components despite the low odometer reading. A buyer must prioritize the condition of the tyres, as the record shows recurring issues with perishing. The 2022 test flagged all four tyres for cracking and perishing, and the 2024 failure resulted due to a structural bulge on the nearside front tyre. These faults are typical of age-related dry rot rather than tread wear. A physical inspection should check for sidewall cracking on the current set to ensure they have not become structurally compromised due to age. Given the low mileage and long periods of stationary time, a test drive should check for brake binding or seized calipers which frequently occur when vehicles are not driven regularly. The buyer should also inspect the suspension bushes for cracks, as these rubber elements degrade over time regardless of mileage. No structural corrosion or rust has been noted in the history, suggesting the structural integrity of the chassis remains sound for now.