2011 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · FL11 XAB

The latest MOT on 20 March 2026 shows the car failed because the windscreen wipers do not clear the glass and the rear brake pads are down to 4 mm. The same test on 20 March 2026 also recorded the thin rear pads, but the vehicle was otherwise passed. Earlier MOTs in 2025 and 2024 noted worn front suspension arm pins on both sides, but the movement was not excessive. In 2023 the front inner brake pads were thin at 3 mm and the front disc was worn and lipped. Overall the brake system is a recurring issue: pads are wearing thin and the front disc has already shown wear. The wiper failure is a separate, but still important, safety concern. The suspension arm pins have been worn for at least two years but have not yet become critical. The vehicle is 15 years old with only 43,415 miles, which is below the average for its age (≈2,900 miles per year). Low mileage can mean lighter use, but it also suggests the car may have sat idle for long periods, potentially leading to other hidden wear such as rust or seized components. The brake wear trend is clearly worsening, while the suspension condition appears stable.