2009 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · AJ09 LHO

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, as evidenced by a clean MOT pass on April 11 2026 at 101,234 miles. The maintenance trend shows signs of improvement following a period of recurring mechanical neglect. While previous tests highlighted specific areas of concern, the total absence of any defects in the most recent inspection suggests the current owner has addressed the flagged issues and is maintaining the vehicle to a higher standard now. At 17 years old, the recorded mileage of 101,234 miles is notably low, averaging approximately 6,000 miles per year. The usage pattern appears consistent, with a gap of roughly 5,300 miles covered between September 2023 and November 2024, and another 4,000 miles between November 2024 and April 2026. This low annual mileage often results in less drivetrain strain but it also means that rubber components may perish due to age rather than purely mechanical wear. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the drive system, as constant velocity boots were a recurring failure point between 2021 and 2024. The tester flagged the offside front boot in 2021 and 2022, with both nearside and offside boots failing in 2024. It is vital to verify that these were replaced and are currently free of grease leaks, as a torn boot leads to rapid joint failure. Additionally, the history shows a pattern of uneven tyre wear and perishing between 2021 and 2022, which warrants a check of the current alignment and the condition of the remaining sidewalls.