2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · EO62 EXV

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a consistent history of passes over the last three years. The most recent test conducted on 12 August 2025 at 110,279 miles passed with no defects, indicating that the car currently meets the minimum safety standards. While a failure occurred on 02 August 2024 at 106,802 miles, the immediate retest pass on the same day suggests the issue was minor and rectified quickly. The mileage pattern remains remarkably consistent for a 14-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,877 miles per year. Between August 2022 and August 2025, the car covered 9,395 miles, showing a steady rate of roughly 3,100 to 3,200 miles annually. This regular usage is generally beneficial for mechanical components, as it prevents the seizing of brake calipers and the degradation of rubber seals often associated with low-mileage vehicles left sitting for extended periods. Given the lack of recorded advisories in the most recent tests, a physical inspection should focus on components prone to age-related degradation. A buyer should specifically check the condition of the suspension bushes and coil springs for cracking, as these often wear out over time regardless of mileage. The structural integrity should also be verified for surface corrosion on the sills and wheel arches, as the MOT test does not always flag early-stage rust before it becomes a failure point.