2012 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · DN62 LHB

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile following its most recent MOT test in March 2024, where it passed with no recorded defects or advisories. The overall maintenance trend shows signs of improvement, as the car transitioned from a mechanical failure in 2023 to a clean sheet in the subsequent year. This suggests that the previous owner was proactive in addressing identified mechanical faults once they were flagged by the DVSA tester. At 118,715 miles over 14 years, the Golf has averaged approximately 8,480 miles per year, which aligns with typical UK usage for a vehicle of this age. The record shows consistent usage patterns, with roughly 12,000 miles covered between April 2022 and March 2023, and another 12,500 miles followed by the 2024 test. This regularity indicates the vehicle has not sat stationary for long periods, which often leads to the degradation of rubber components and fluid seals. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the front suspension assembly. The failure in March 2023 specifically highlighted a fractured nearside front coil spring and an offside front shock absorber with negligible damping. While these were repaired to secure the subsequent pass, a physical inspection should check for any new oil leaks on the shock towers or signs of wear in the suspension bushings. Given the history of windscreen damage noted in 2022, the glass should also be checked for any new chips or cracks that may have developed since the last inspection.