2011 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · LG11 VOD

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a clean pass in February 2026 at 165,317 miles. The maintenance trend shows a period of stable operation interrupted by a significant failure in late January 2026. While the failure revealed multiple critical safety issues, including missing all four road wheel fixings, an ABS fault, and a failed side repeater, the immediate pass just two weeks later indicates the owner addressed these specific defects promptly to meet legal road standards. The mileage pattern remains consistent with a 15-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 11,000 miles per year. Between March 2023 and March 2024, the car covered 3,258 miles, suggesting lower than average use. The more recent interval between January 2025 and February 2026 shows an increase to 2,170 miles, which aligns with the established annual usage. This regularity suggests the vehicle is not prone to long periods of standing, which generally helps in preserving rubber components and fluid integrity. A buyer must specifically inspect the ABS system, as the warning lamp triggered during the January 2026 test suggests a potential sensor failure or module fault that requires diagnostic verification. The presence of four missing wheel fixings in the previous test indicates a severe lapse in basic maintenance; therefore, verifying that all wheel bolts are properly torqued is essential. Given the high mileage and age, a thorough inspection of the suspension bushes and structural corrosion on the chassis is necessary, as these areas are not covered by the MOT record but are common points of failure for this generation of Golf.