2017 Volkswagen Golf 1.5L Petrol · FG67 OSE

The 2017 Volkswagen Golf presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 23 September 2025 at 43,755 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken sequence of clean results across every annual examination since 2021. The recorded mileage shows consistently low annual use for a nine-year-old vehicle. The tester logged 22,917 miles on 22 September 2021, rising to 28,874 by 20 September 2022, 34,891 by 20 September 2023, 39,605 by 25 September 2024, and 43,755 by the 2025 test. This equates to roughly 4,800 miles per year with no gaps or sudden accumulation. The sparse, fault-free record gives no evidence of neglected consumables or deferred mechanical work. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection despite the clean history. Low mileage combined with nine years of age raises the risk of perished rubber components such as suspension bushes, door seals, and brake hoses that an MOT may not flag until failure. Standing periods can also encourage underside corrosion and flat-spotted tyres even where tread remains legal. Verify the condition of brake discs and calipers for rust binding, and confirm the exhaust emissions system has not degraded through light use. The absence of advisories across all five tests suggests careful prior ownership, but independent confirmation of structural integrity and fluid condition remains prudent before purchase.