2014 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · GD14 VNP

The vehicle currently stands as roadworthy, as the most recent MOT test in June 2025 passed on 136,576 miles with no recorded defects. However, the maintenance record reveals a concerning pattern of instability: the first MOT failure occurred on June 3, 2025, at 136,204 miles, followed by a second failure on June 6, 2024, at 119,016 miles. This sequence indicates that the vehicle has not undergone a stable maintenance regime over the past two years, suggesting that basic upkeep was likely skipped during the interim period. The mileage accumulation is not uniform; the gap between the June 3, 2025, and June 6, 2024, tests is 17,188 miles, which is approximately 1,025 miles per year. This rapid accumulation suggests that the vehicle has been driven for a significant portion of its life without adequate servicing, likely due to reliance on older, less reliable components. The data confirms that while the vehicle has been used for roughly 11 years, the lack of a consistent MOT history implies that wear on suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs may have accelerated, creating a high probability of future mechanical failure. In conclusion, the vehicle is roadworthy for the current test but carries a significant risk of structural integrity issues due to the history of two consecutive failures and the observed rapid mileage increase. The buyer must inspect the vehicle immediately, focusing on the binding rear brakes, the condition of suspension components, and the integrity of the exhaust system, as these components are the primary suspects given the recent MOT failures.