2011 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · GD11 ORX

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT on 23 July 2025 at 112,838 miles. The maintenance trend shows a period of recent instability, evidenced by a failure just one mile prior to that pass due to an ABS warning lamp fault. While the fault was rectified to allow for a pass, the presence of an electronic braking fault suggests a potential sensor or module issue that required attention. Previously, the vehicle maintained clean records for two consecutive years. The mileage pattern is consistent with a well-used vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 7,500 miles per year. Between July 2022 and July 2025, the car covered 8,378 miles, indicating a steady and predictable usage profile. There are no significant gaps in the testing history to suggest the vehicle sat stationary for long periods, though the low mileage relative to the age means that rubber components are more susceptible to the degradation noted in the records. A physical inspection should focus heavily on the recurring rear suspension and exhaust issues. The records from 2022 and 2023 repeatedly flagged corroded rear coil springs and misting rear shock absorbers. While the vehicle passed without these advisories in the most recent tests, a buyer must verify if the corrosion has progressed or if the shocks have begun to leak again. The exhaust corrosion noted in 2022 also warrants a check of the mounting points and hangers to ensure no structural thinning is occurring. The ABS failure in July 2025 remains a critical point of investigation to ensure the fault was fully resolved and not an intermittent electrical glitch. Given the history of perished tyres and deteriorated registration plates in previous years, the overall condition of all rubber components should be scrutinized for sidewall cracking, regardless of the remaining tread depth. The vehicle appears to have been maintained by an owner who addressed faults as they caused failures, rather than performing proactive preventative replacements.