2014 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · GD14 XJE

The vehicle remains roadworthy, having passed its most recent inspection in April 2026 at 90,944 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable, though the latest report indicates a shift from clean records to the emergence of consumable wear. While the car passed without failures, the flagging of both nearside and offside front tyres being near the legal limit and showing uneven wear suggests that basic maintenance is now due to maintain safety standards. The mileage pattern is consistent with a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,500 miles per year. There is a significant increase in usage between May 2025 at 74,856 miles and April 2026 at 90,944 miles, representing over 16,000 miles driven in under a year. This recent acceleration in mileage explains the sudden wear noted on the front tyres in the most recent test compared to the clean-sheet records seen in 2025 and early 2024. A buyer should physically inspect the suspension specifically, noting the light oil misting on the nearside rear shock absorber recorded in June 2024 at 69,138 miles. While misting is not an immediate failure, it indicates a developing seal leak that will eventually require component replacement. The uneven wear on the front tyres also warrants a check of the front alignment and suspension bushes to ensure that mechanical tracking issues are not causing premature degradation of the rubber.