2015 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · GV65 AED

The vehicle passed its most recent MOT on 9 March 2026 at 43,356 miles, confirming current roadworthiness. The tester flagged light misting of oil on the offside front shock absorber under section 5.3.2(b), which constitutes an advisory rather than a fail. The trend shows improvement compared to the February 2025 test, where the same shock absorber carried the same advisory alongside multiple tyre defects. The record demonstrates a shift from significant tyre wear and structural damage in 2019 to a clean pass with only minor consumable concerns in the last two years. The mileage profile indicates very low annual usage, averaging roughly 3,940 miles per year over eleven years. The odometer advanced from 24,549 miles in December 2019 to 43,356 miles by March 2026, a span of 18,807 miles across nearly seven years. This suggests extended periods of light use or storage, which can affect rubber components and fluid condition independent of mileage. The gap between the 2019 failure and the subsequent clean tests from 2020 onwards shows the previous owner addressed the tyre issues before they would cause a re-test failure. A buyer should inspect the offside front shock absorber for oil seepage, as the tester has noted light misting across two consecutive tests in 2025 and 2026. The 2019 history reveals severe front tyre wear with ply or cord exposure on both front tyres, indicating possible alignment or suspension geometry issues that may have been corrected but could leave residual wear patterns. The December 2025 test recorded nearside front tyre tread at 2.8mm and offside front at 1.9mm worn on the edge, so checking current tyre condition and tread depth is essential. The recurring perishing and cracking on rear tyres in 2019 and 2025 suggests age-related rubber degradation, which low mileage can accelerate due to lack of flexing.