2014 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · DP14 UNM

Based on the official DVSA records, this 2014 Volkswagen Golf holds a valid MOT pass from June 2026 at 117,578 miles. The maintenance trend is one of repeated minor faults that are addressed belatedly or allowed to worsen between tests. The June 2026 pass lists rear brake pads wearing thin, corroded rear brake discs, and an offside front tyre worn close to the limit. The June 2025 test at 107,234 miles carried a tyre advisory on the offside front inner edge; the same tyre now appears again as near the limit, suggesting a potential wheel alignment issue that has not been corrected. The nearside rear coil spring was fractured and failed the 2025 test before being passed, indicating that structural suspension components have been replaced, but the recurring brake and tyre advisories point to a pattern of allowing consumables to run down to the borderline. Mileage accumulation is consistent and typical for the car’s age. The car covered roughly 10,000 miles per year between the 2023 test at 87,435 miles and the 2025 test at 107,234 miles, then about 10,300 miles in the following year to reach 117,578 miles. There are no significant gaps or periods of standing, so the drivetrain has seen regular use. The annual test intervals are maintained, but not early, so wear items are likely caught only at the annual inspection. A prospective buyer should focus on the rear braking system. The recent advisories for pads and discs mean both need inspection and probable replacement soon. The front tyre with an inner edge wear pattern from 2025 is still flagged on the 2026 pass, so check the offside front tyre condition and the vehicle’s tracking. The nearside rear coil spring was replaced after its fracture in 2025; confirm that repair was carried out properly and that the spring seat and surrounding strut are free of corrosion. The rear registration plate has been flagged as deteriorated since 2023; it may need replacing to avoid an MOT failure next time. Otherwise, the bodyshell and underbody have no recorded structural corrosion advisories, which is encouraging for a twelve-year-old car, but a physical inspection for hidden rust remains wise.