2011 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · GU11 CWV

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the maintenance history shows a worsening trend regarding deferred consumable replacements. While the Golf passed its most recent test in October 2025 at 108,547 miles, the inspection returned with multiple advisories related to tyre condition and perishing. This follows a pattern established in October 2024 where the nearside rear was flagged for reaching legal limits and cracking, indicating that the owner fails to replace tyres before they reach critical failure. The mileage accumulation is consistent with typical annual usage for a fifteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,200 miles per annum. Between October 2022 and October 2025, the car covered 16,033 miles, representing a steady usage pattern of roughly 5,300 miles yearly. The gap between the October 2022 failure and the subsequent pass shows the vehicle was maintained immediately, though the 2022 failure due to exposed cords and ineffective wiper wipers suggests that basic preventative maintenance is only performed when prompted by an inspection failure. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the suspension, as the nearside front anti-roll bar linkage was previously noted for play in 2023. The recurring issues with uneven tyre wear on the edges across multiple axles suggest a persistent alignment problem or worn suspension bushes that have not been addressed. Furthermore, the presence of perishing and cracking on sidewalls in the 2025 record indicates the rubber is aged regardless of tread depth, likely necessitating a full set of new tyres to ensure safety.