2014 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · LS64 CAX

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status with a stable maintenance trend, despite recurring minor suspension issues. The most recent test in September 2025 at 99,245 miles resulted in a pass but noted light oil misting on the nearside front shock absorber. This is a recurrence of a fault first identified in 2021 at 52,709 miles, indicating the component has aged slowly without replacement. The mileage pattern is remarkably consistent for a vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 8,270 miles per year. The data shows steady usage with intervals of roughly 12,000 miles between the 2023 and 2024 tests, and another 11,902 miles between September 2024 and September 2025. This regular use generally suggests the car has not been subjected to long periods of standing, which often leads to the rubber perishing issues seen in the 2021 record. A buyer should prioritise a physical inspection of the nearside front shock absorber to determine if the misting has progressed to a functional leak requiring immediate replacement. The 2023 advisory regarding thin front brake pads suggests that consumable maintenance is performed reactively rather than proactively, so the current thickness of all pads and discs must be verified. Given the history of tyre perishing in 2021, the sidewalls of the current tyres should be checked for dry rot despite the relatively low annual mileage.