2009 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · LS59 FNH

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on the most recent data, though it currently sits expired. The final test in August 2022 at 141,864 miles resulted in a pass with no recorded defects, following a minor failure on the same day for a non-functional nearside rear stop lamp. Since the last MOT was conducted nearly four years ago, the vehicle is technically untroadworthy and requires an immediate fresh inspection to verify its current mechanical condition. The recorded mileage of 141,864 miles over 17 years averages to approximately 8,345 miles per annum, which aligns closely with typical UK usage patterns for a vehicle of this age. The history shows consistent use, with roughly 6,000 miles covered between July 2020 and July 2021, and another 6,100 miles between July 2021 and August 2022. This regularity suggests the car has not been subjected to long periods of stationary neglect which often leads to degradation of seals, hoses, and fluids. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on tyres and rubber components, as the 2020 failure for exposed cords and sidewalling indicates a history of allowing aged or worn rubber to persist. Given the significant gap since the last test, it is vital to check for age-related perish in suspension bushes and brake hoses which can degrade regardless of low mileage. While the record does not flag structural corrosion or mechanical binding issues, the age of the Golf necessitates a thorough check of the chassis for rust and the integrity of the exhaust system.