2010 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · FV10 KUX

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a worsening trend regarding mechanical neglect. While it passed its most recent test on 15 June 2026 at 77,835 miles, this followed a significant failure just one week prior. The recent history indicates a failure to address basic safety items, such as a missing rear road wheel fixing and tyres worn to the legal limit. The transition from a major failure to a marginal pass suggests the owner is only performing the minimum repairs required to clear the testing centre rather than conducting preventative maintenance. At 77,835 miles, this sixteen-year-old Golf shows low mileage, averaging approximately 4,865 miles per year. However, the data shows a recent spike in usage between May 2025 (76,660 miles) and June 2026 (77,835 miles), where over 1,100 miles were covered in a short period. The low annual mileage likely contributes to the degradation of rubber-based components, as evidenced by the perishing tyres and split suspension bushes noted in the records despite the low mileage on the vehicle. A buyer must closely inspect the front suspension assembly, as the tester repeatedly flagged deteriorated ball joint dust covers and worn suspension arm bushes. The June 2026 failure also highlighted excessive emissions and multiple exhaust faults, suggesting potential issues with engine management or sensors that may not be fully resolved. The persistent presence of corrosion on the rear sub-frame and suspension arms, while currently described as not seriously weakened, requires a physical inspection to ensure structural integrity is not being compromised by age-related rust.