2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · FX62 OBZ

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile following a successful MOT on 01 April 2026 at 51,983 miles. While the record shows a failure just one day prior on 31 March 2026 at 51,970 miles, the lack of recorded defects suggests an administrative error or a minor issue immediately rectified. The overall history indicates the car has maintained a consistent standard of mechanical and structural integrity throughout the last three years. The mileage pattern is notably low for a 14-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,700 miles per year. There is a significant spike in usage between April 2024 at 22,584 miles and March 2025 at 42,618 miles, where the car covered over 20,000 miles in a single year. Before this period, the vehicle was driven much less frequently, suggesting periods of standing that can lead to age-related degradation of rubber components, perished seals, or seized brake calipers despite the low overall odometer reading. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on components affected by long-term storage and low use. Given the low mileage, the suspension should be checked for cracking in rubber bushes and perished boots which occur over time regardless of distance. The braking system requires an assessment for corrosion on the discs and sticking pistons common in vehicles that sit for extended periods. While the MOT history is clean of structural rust, a close inspection of the underside sills and floor pans remains necessary to ensure no hidden corrosion has compromised the chassis over its fourteen-year life.