2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · LL62 CPZ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT in October 2025 at 92,718 miles with no recorded defects. This represents a clear improvement in maintenance standards compared to previous years. While the history shows a pattern of neglected wear items, the transition to a clean test sheet in the latest test suggests that the current owner has finally addressed the outstanding issues that plagued the vehicle during several prior inspections. The mileage pattern is consistent with a 14-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,600 miles per year. The data shows steady annual usage, with roughly 6,300 miles covered between October 2024 and October 2025, and another 6,500 miles in the year preceding that. This low-to-moderate profile suggests the car has not been subjected to high-intensity motorway stress, though the low mileage can sometimes lead to dry rot in rubber components and seals over such a period. A buyer should focus their inspection on the braking system, as records consistently flagged thin pads and pitted or scored discs from 2021 through 2023. Although these appear to have been replaced before the 2025 pass, a physical check of the current rotor surfaces for glazing or binding calipers is necessary. The recurring advisories for tyres worn on the edges in 2023 and 2024 indicate a history of poor alignment or worn suspension bushes, which should be verified to ensure the geometry is not causing further uneven wear. The presence of under trays as noted in 2022 and 2024 is a positive indicator for the protection of the chassis from road salt corrosion. However, given the history of delaying consumable maintenance until failure points, the buyer should inspect the structural integrity of the mounting points and exhaust hangers for rust to ensure that the previous neglect of brakes and tyres has not led to hidden mechanical degradation.