2017 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · GF17 EAC

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT on 25 June 2026 at 154,426 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend appears stable following a period of minor mechanical wear-related issues. While the car failed its test in June 2024 due to a headlamp alignment issue and a tyre defect, the subsequent passes indicate these faults were addressed immediately, returning the vehicle to a passing standard. The mileage profile is high for a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 17,158 miles per year. There is a significant increase in usage between June 2021 and June 2022, where the car covered 71,043 miles in a single year. Since that peak, the mileage accumulation has levelled at a high but slightly more consistent rate of roughly 20,000 miles annually. This consistent usage suggests heavy motorway use, which typically places different stresses on components like the turbocharger and suspension bushings compared to lower-mileage urban driving. A buyer should pay close attention to the suspension system, as the offside rear shock absorber showed light misting of oil across three consecutive tests starting in 2023 and through 2025. Although the 2026 test recorded no defects, the persistent presence of oil mist suggests the seals are nearing the end of their functional life. Given the high mileage, a physical inspection of the remaining shock absorbers, control arm bushes, and coil springs is essential to ensure no significant rubber degradation has occurred that was not flagged by the tester.