2016 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · EN16 AAZ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT on 28 June 2026 at 110,979 miles. The overall maintenance trend is stable, though the record reveals a recurring pattern of neglect regarding tyre health and brake wear. The latest test was clean, aside from a minor observation regarding a child seat obstructing a belt inspection, suggesting the car is in a serviceable state for immediate use. Mileage accumulation has remained consistent with the age of the vehicle, averaging roughly 11,000 miles per year. There is a notable increase in annual usage between November 2022 at 75,686 miles and June 2026 at 110,979 miles, where the car covered approximately 35,000 miles over three and a half years. This steady usage suggests the vehicle has not suffered from long periods of standing, which typically helps prevent seizure in brake calipers and perishing of rubber seals. A buyer should pay close attention to the tyres and braking system. The vehicle failed its MOTs on 28 November 2022 and 2 July 2025 due to exposed ply or damaged sidewalls on the tyres. These failures, combined with repeated advisories for tyres worn to the legal limit in December 2020 and December 2021, indicate a history of running consumables until they become dangerous. This suggests a reactive rather than proactive approach to basic upkeep. The braking system also shows a trend of delayed maintenance. The tester flagged thin rear brake pads in December 2020 at 48,600 miles and again in December 2023 at 92,805 miles. While these were passed as advisories, the gap between these entries suggests the pads were worn for extended periods. A physical inspection should verify the current thickness of the pads and the condition of the brake discs to ensure no scoring or warping has occurred due to this pattern of late replacement.