2011 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · FV61 OCJ

The 2026‑06‑23 MOT at 106,739 miles resulted in a failure, so the vehicle is presently not road‑legal. Repeated brake and suspension defects across the last three years indicate a worsening rather than improving maintenance trend. Since the 2016 test at 48,492 miles the odometer has risen to 106,739 miles, an average annual increase of about 7,100 miles, which aligns with the vehicle’s 15‑year age. The interval between the 2023‑12‑16 test at 94,596 miles and the 2026‑06‑23 test adds 12,143 miles over roughly 2.5 years, a rate consistent with normal use and not indicative of sudden high‑stress operation. The record shows persistent rear coil‑spring corrosion, structural sub‑frame rust, frequent brake disc and pad wear, ABS warning lamp activation, engine malfunction indicator light faults, and light oil misting from the shock absorbers. These items recur across multiple tests, suggesting ongoing neglect of suspension and braking components and a lack of timely corrective work. A prospective buyer should therefore examine the rear suspension bushes and coil springs for severe corrosion or structural damage, verify the integrity of the rear sub‑frame, inspect all four brake discs and pads for thickness and pitting, confirm that the ABS warning lamp and engine MIL operate correctly, test the shock absorbers for oil leakage, and check tyre condition, especially the near‑side front cut and any edge wear, while also looking for exhaust fumes entering the cabin and any additional rust on structural members.