2014 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · LO64 ACV

The vehicle holds a currently valid MOT, with the most recent test on 13 February 2026 at 87,307 miles passing without any defects. Across all five recorded annual tests, dating back to June 2022, the car has passed each time with no advisory items. That produces an unusually clean and completely stable maintenance record. Nothing in the DVSA history suggests a worsening condition, and no component has ever been flagged for attention. The recorded mileage of 87,307 is broadly in line with the car's age, averaging roughly 7,276 miles per year. That said, the annual test-to-test intervals reveal heavier recent use: about 8,531 miles between June 2022 and June 2023, then roughly 10,284 and 10,872 miles in the following two years, and a further 8,537 miles over the roughly eight months leading up to the February 2026 test. That acceleration in annual mileage is not alarming, but it does shift the car from light to fairly typical usage, meaning suspension bushes, dampers, brakes, and tyres have likely been worked harder in the last three years. Since every MOT has been clean, there are no recurring faults to target, and no structural corrosion has been reported at any point. That is reassuring for a 12-year-old Golf, as sill and rear axle corrosion can often appear on this generation without close inspection. A buyer should still commission a full independent inspection, paying particular attention to brake discs and pads, which often wear silently between tests, and to tyre tread depth and inner edge wear. A walk-around for panel rust at the wheel arches, door bottoms, and boot floor is also worth the time, as these are common fail points that can emerge after the final MOT. The paperwork tells a story of a car that has been presented for testing on time every year, always with a clean pass. That points towards an owner who, at minimum, kept the car roadworthy rather than deferring obvious issues. However, a faultless MOT record does not reveal service history, so check the logbook for evidence of oil changes, brake fluid replacement, and cam belt or auxiliary belt work according to the manufacturer schedule. If those receipts are missing, budget for a full service and inspection soon after purchase.