2014 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · KM64 LHL

The Volkswagen Golf presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 10 January 2026 at 103,631 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and this follows four consecutive annual passes with no advisories. The vehicle shows no worsening faults, recurring mechanical issues, or structural concerns across the available history. Annual mileage sits at roughly 8,600 miles, typical for a 2014 car. The records show light use between 2022 and 2024, with only 1,129 miles added from January 2022 (86,087) to January 2024 (88,538). A sharper rise occurred in 2025, climbing to 92,860 miles by January 2025 and then 103,631 by January 2026, an 11,000-mile jump in the final year. The clean test sheets across all five entries suggest the previous owner kept basic upkeep current and avoided deferred consumable replacement. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection despite the unbroken pass record. Twelve years of age invites corrosion on subframes, suspension mounting points, and sills even where the tester logged none. Check the front coil springs, suspension bushes, and brake disc thickness for age-related fatigue. Verify the timing belt interval against Volkswagen schedule, as the MOT does not assess internal drivetrain wear. Given the low early mileage and later increase, scrutinise clutch and gearbox condition if the car spent long periods stationary before 2025. Confirm tyre manufacture dates and brake caliper operation, since these wear silently between tests. The history supports a sound purchase, but physical verification remains essential on a vehicle of this age.