2011 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · FT11 DRX

The vehicle presents a high level of roadworthiness, maintaining a remarkably stable maintenance trend. The most recent inspection conducted on 17 June 2025 at 135,419 miles passed with no defects or advisories recorded. This streak of clean results across the last five tests suggests that the previous owners have proactively maintained the vehicle and addressed potential mechanical issues before they could result in an MOT failure. The mileage pattern is consistent with a 15-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,000 miles per annum. There is a notable increase in usage between January 2023 at 100,304 miles and June 2024 at 121,851 miles, where the car covered over 21,000 miles in just seventeen months. However, the usage has returned to a more moderate pace in the final year. The lack of significant gaps in the testing schedule indicates the car has been used regularly, which often helps prevent the seal degradation and corrosion issues associated with long periods of standing. While the MOT history shows no recurring faults or failures, a buyer should still focus on components susceptible to age wear at this age and mileage. Given the 135,000 mile mark, a physical inspection of the suspension bushes and coil springs is necessary, as these often perish without triggering an immediate MOT failure. The buyer should also check the brake discs for pitting and the calipers for binding, and verify the structural integrity of the sills and wheel arches for any surface corrosion that may not have been flagged during the standard tester inspection.