2021 Volkswagen Golf Style TSI 1.5L Petrol · OV71 ABO

A dangerous tyre defect is the defining event in this Golf's short MOT history: on 28 August 2026 the offside front tyre was failed as dangerous with ply or cords exposed, while the nearside front was advised as slightly damaged, cracking or perishing, and a nail was noted in the offside rear. The vehicle was retested the same day and passed with no defects recorded, indicating the affected tyres were replaced immediately. Prior to this, the record is unblemished, with clean passes in August 2025 and August 2024 and no advisories of any kind, so the overall trend is one of consistent roadworthiness interrupted by a single tyre-related failure rather than any pattern of mechanical deterioration. Recorded mileage stands at 44,409 miles at roughly five years old, averaging around 8,900 miles per year, which is typical for a car of this age. Tests have occurred at regular annual intervals each August with no gaps, and the steady accumulation suggests normal mixed use rather than prolonged standing or unusually heavy wear. At this mileage the car is still relatively young in service terms, and nothing in the usage pattern points to accelerated wear on suspension, braking or drivetrain components, though the inner-edge cord exposure on the front tyre raises a question worth exploring about wheel alignment or tracking, since inner-edge wear of that severity can accompany geometry issues rather than simple age-related tyre degradation. For a prospective buyer, the priority is to verify that the tyre situation has been fully resolved and to understand why the offside front wore to the cords on its inner edge. Inspect all four tyres for even tread depth across the full width, and ask for evidence of a four-wheel alignment check carried out at or after the August 2026 retest. On a test drive, hold a light grip on the wheel on a straight, level road and note any pull to one side, and listen for a droning or humming from the front that could indicate a scrubbed or feathered replacement tyre or a worn wheel bearing. Beyond the tyres, the absence of any advisories across four tests means there is no recorded history of corrosion, brake component wear, suspension bush deterioration or fluid leaks to investigate. Even so, a standard pre-purchase inspection remains sensible: check the front suspension for knocks over speed bumps, confirm the brakes bite evenly without judder or steering vibration under firm braking, and verify the 1.0 or 1.5 TSI engine starts cleanly from cold without rattles or hesitation. If the alignment question is answered satisfactorily and the tyres are matched and healthy, the documented record gives no cause for concern.