2016 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · DC66 FNT

The 2016 Volkswagen Golf presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 31 October 2025 at 29,097 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken sequence of clean MOT outcomes across the prior four years. Annual mileage sits well below typical expectations for a ten-year-old vehicle. The records show 11,861 miles at the 30 November 2021 test, rising to 13,419 by 10 November 2022, 19,398 by 3 November 2023, 24,009 by 29 October 2024, and 29,097 by 31 October 2025. That equates to roughly 2,900 miles per year. The low, steady accumulation points to light use rather than neglect, though extended standing periods remain plausible and can age tyres, seals, and brake components without showing in the test data. No advisories or failures appear in the history, so the buyer faces no flagged mechanical or structural concerns from the MOT record itself. The clean run suggests previous owners kept basic upkeep current. Still, a low-mileage car that may have stood for long spells warrants a physical check of tyre sidewall condition, brake disc corrosion, and suspension bush flexibility. I would also confirm the service history independently and inspect underbody areas for structural rust not yet at test-threshold levels. The absence of recorded defects is reassuring, but the MOT only captures roadworthy condition on the day, not ongoing component degradation from inactivity.