2011 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · FE11 AAZ

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status with a consistent history of clean passes. The most recent test conducted on 19 August 2025 at 216,415 miles passed with no defects recorded, following a clean result in the previous year. While the car suffered a failure in September 2023, the immediate rectification and subsequent years without advisories suggest the current owner is proactive in addressing identified faults and maintaining the vehicle to a legal standard. The mileage profile indicates high annual usage for a 15-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 14,400 miles per annum. Between October 2022 and August 2025, the car covered 49,529 miles, representing a significant rate of over 16,000 miles per year. This consistent accumulation suggests the vehicle is used regularly for motorway driving which often results in less clutch and gearbox wear compared to short-distance city travel. The lack of long gaps between tests confirms the car remains in active service rather than sitting stationary for periods of neglect. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on components most susceptible to high-mileage fatigue. Given the 216,000-mile mark, the integrity of the suspension bushes, control arms, and coil springs should be checked for wear or tearing. Although the MOT record does not show recurring structural corrosion, the age and mileage necessitate a close look at the sills and wheel arches for hidden rust. Inspecting the brake system for binding calipers or thin discs is also advisable to ensure the clean MOT passes reflect the actual mechanical condition of the friction components.