2017 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · FN67 MXE

The 2017 Volkswagen Golf presents a clean roadworthiness status. The most recent test on 13 October 2025 at 26,980 miles passed with no defects recorded, and the maintenance trend is stable across all five annual examinations. Every test from 2021 through 2025 returned a pass with no advisories or faults raised by the tester. The recorded mileage shows consistently low use for a nine-year-old vehicle. The odometer read 18,697 miles at the 16 September 2021 test, rising to 20,717 by 28 September 2022, 22,396 on 2 October 2023, 24,849 on 9 October 2024, and 26,980 on 13 October 2025. That equates to roughly 2,000 to 3,000 miles per year with no gaps or sudden accumulation. The DVSA history is sparse in faults but clean, indicating either careful ownership or limited mechanical stress from standing and light driving. A buyer should still inspect the vehicle in person for issues that MOT tests do not always capture on low-mileage cars. Prolonged standing can degrade suspension bushes, tyres, and brake calipers through seizing or flat-spotting even when the tester records no defect. Check the condition of brake discs for corrosion and confirm the handbrake mechanism is not binding after idle periods. Examine the underside for structural rust given the car's age, and verify the exhaust emissions remain within limits under real driving load. The absence of advisories suggests previous owners kept basic upkeep current, but a physical inspection remains prudent before purchase.