2021 Volkswagen Golf Style TSI 1.5L Petrol · DP71 SYD

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status following its most recent MOT on 2 December 2025 at 26,662 miles. The maintenance trend is currently stable but warrants attention, as the latest test flagged multiple tyre advisories rather than the clean bill of health seen in the previous year. The tester identified both rear tyres worn close to the legal limit at 3mm remaining on the inner edges, alongside outer sidewall damage on all four corners. These are minor consumable items, not structural or mechanical failures, yet the pattern of simultaneous wear and damage suggests the previous owner deferred routine tyre inspections. No braking, suspension, or emissions defects were recorded, which is reassuring for a vehicle of this age. The mileage pattern is notably low. The car covered 6,073 miles between the December 2024 test at 20,589 miles and the December 2025 test at 26,662 miles, averaging roughly 5,332 miles annually over its five-year life. Such low mileage typically reduces wear on drivetrain, braking, and suspension components, but it also raises the possibility of prolonged standing periods that can cause flat-spotting on tyres and moisture-related corrosion in less visible areas. The MOT record is sparse, with only two entries available, leaving a gap in the earlier service history that a buyer cannot verify through testing alone. A buyer should inspect the tyres in person before purchase. The recurring sidewall damage noted on the nearside front, offside front, and nearside rear in the December 2025 test points to possible kerb strikes or underinflation, both of which can compromise structural integrity at speed. Check the inner edges of the rear tyres for uneven wear, which may indicate misaligned tracking or worn suspension bushes not yet severe enough to trigger a MOT failure. Examine the sidewalls closely for cuts, bulges, or exposed cords, as damaged sidewalls are a high-risk failure point. Given the low mileage, also inspect the brake discs and pads for surface corrosion from standing, and check the underside for any early signs of corrosion on subframes, suspension mounting points, or exhaust components that moisture exposure during idle periods can accelerate.