2014 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · LS14 VEO

The 2025‑10‑15 MOT at 72,143 miles passed with no defects, confirming the Volkswagen Golf remains roadworthy and the maintenance record demonstrates a stable, largely improving trend. The preceding 2024‑10‑18 test at 63,474 miles recorded a light misting of oil on the near side front shock absorber (5.3.2 (b)), a minor advisory that has not recurred in the subsequent test. No failures have been logged since the 2023‑10‑13 MOT, indicating consistent upkeep. Mileage has risen from 28,094 miles in the April 2019 test to 72,143 miles in the October 2025 test, an increase of 44,049 miles over 6½ years, or roughly 6,800 miles per year, which aligns with the typical usage for a 12‑year‑old vehicle. The annual testing schedule shows no large gaps, and the incremental growth from 36,907 miles in 2020 to 72,143 miles in 2025 reflects steady, moderate use rather than abrupt mileage spikes. Recurring tyre wear – inner edges worn close to the legal limit and exposed cords on both front and rear tyres – points to possible suspension geometry or alignment problems, while the 2024 advisory on light oil misting of the near side front shock absorber signals early suspension bush or seal wear. These patterns suggest that previous owners may have neglected regular tyre rotation, wheel alignment, or suspension maintenance, allowing wear to accumulate. A buyer should therefore inspect the condition of the front and rear shock absorbers for oil leakage, examine suspension bushes and coil springs for excessive play, verify that brake calipers move freely and that discs show no scoring or corrosion, and conduct a visual check for rust on the chassis, wheel arches and suspension mounting points.