2017 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · FN17 ADV

The vehicle currently holds a clean roadworthiness status with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent inspection on 07 October 2025 at 77,464 miles resulted in a pass with no recorded defects. This followed a failure just ten miles prior on the same day, which suggests a minor issue was rectified immediately before the re-test. The history indicates a proactive approach to maintaining the vehicle to legal standards over the last two years. The mileage pattern is consistent with a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,600 miles per year. Between October 2023 and October 2024, the car covered 7,270 miles, while the subsequent year saw 7,491 miles recorded. This steady usage suggests the vehicle has been subjected to regular driving rather than sitting for long periods, which is generally beneficial for maintaining components like seals and brake assemblies. The lack of erratic mileage accumulation indicates predictable wear patterns. While the recent records are clean, the recurring failures at 62,703 miles and 77,454 miles indicate that the vehicle occasionally requires attention to meet inspection requirements. Since the record does not list specific reasons for these failures, a physical inspection should focus on common Golf failure points at this age. You should check for signs of wear on suspension bushes, the condition of the coil springs, and the presence of corrosion on the exhaust system to ensure no underlying structural issues are developing beneath the surface.