2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.2L Petrol · FV62 XAC

The 2025‑11‑29 MOT marks the vehicle as non‑roadworthy because the test recorded a failure on parking brake efficiency (1.4.2 (a) (i)) and a split constant‑velocity boot on the off‑side front drive shaft (6.1.7 (g) (ii)), while tyre wear remained close to the legal limit and the near‑side front wing and bumper showed damage. Repeated tyre wear, recurring suspension arm pin/bush advisories, and earlier failures on the anti‑roll bar ball joint and coil springs indicate a maintenance pattern that has not improved and is effectively stagnant. Mileage data reveal an early acceleration from 26,968 miles in 2015 to 60,563 miles by late 2019, after which the recorded kilometres remain clustered around 56,000 to 60,000 miles with no later odometer readings supplied for 2022‑2025, suggesting a period of relatively stable usage but leaving the true current mileage uncertain. The absence of mileage for the 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025 tests prevents a precise assessment of recent usage, yet the persistent tyre and suspension defects imply continued regular operation without major mileage spikes. A buyer should therefore prioritize inspection of the front suspension components, specifically the arm pins and bushes that have been flagged repeatedly, and verify the integrity of the rear coil springs that suffered fractures in 2021. The brake system demands close examination of pad thickness, particularly the near‑side rear and off‑side front pads recorded below 1.5 mm, and confirmation that the parking brake operates within the required efficiency range. Finally, the off‑side front drive shaft joint, the condition of the tyres showing edge wear and tread depths near 1.6 mm, and any evidence of structural rust on the wing, bumper or chassis must be assessed, as these items reflect ongoing mechanical neglect and potential safety risks.