2009 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · FE59 JVT

The vehicle's overall roadworthiness is currently acceptable , though the maintenance history reveals a worsening trend in the rear suspension and mounting points. The most recent test on 2025-08-04 was a pass at 110,730 miles, but this date is only 11 months into the current year, placing the test at approximately 10,000 miles. The failure on 2023-07-14 occurred at 95,368 miles, indicating that the vehicle has been in service for over two years with a significant gap between the most recent and the most recent failure. This gap suggests that basic upkeep has been skipped since the last MOT, leading to accelerated wear on critical structural components. The mileage pattern shows a distinct rapid accumulation of wear, particularly in the rear suspension and ball joints. The vehicle has logged 110,730 miles in 17 years, averaging roughly 6,514 miles per year. While the mileage is within the typical range for a 2009 model, the data is sparse; there are no other recorded tests or miles, making it impossible to determine if the vehicle has been used recently or if the mileage is purely due to normal wear. The lack of a second MOT test since the 2023 failure creates an unverified baseline for future assessments, as the vehicle has not demonstrated consistent, low-mileage operation over its entire lifespan. A buyer must inspect the vehicle in person for the structural integrity of the rear suspension bushings and mounting points , as these components have been flagged as defective multiple times. The persistent issues in the 2023 and 2024 tests, including the severe deterioration of the anti-roll bar linkage ball joints and the constant velocity boot, indicate that the suspension system is likely in poor condition. While the oil leak, which appears to be a minor issue (not excessive), is a known problem, it does not represent a structural failure. However, the recurrence of these specific mechanical defects across different test dates suggests that the vehicle has not undergone a proper full-service check-up, leaving the suspension and mounting points vulnerable to future catastrophic failure.