2014 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · PO64 XGV

Recurring tyre wear on the inner edges is the defining pattern in this Golf's history, with rear tyres flagged as worn close to the legal limit on the inner edge in 2021 and both rear tyres again noted as worn on the inner edge at the most recent test on 4 December 2024, which it passed. Inner-edge wear of this kind typically points to rear suspension geometry being out of tolerance or worn bushes and linkages allowing the wheels to sit at incorrect camber or toe angles, rather than simple tread consumption. Alongside this, the record shows brake pads flagged as wearing thin at both ends of the car across different years, a light oil mist on the nearside front shock absorber in 2022, and a single failure in December 2022 for windscreen-related items, namely ineffective wipers and insufficient washer fluid, which was rectified and passed the same day. Overall the trend is stable rather than worsening: eight tests, one minor same-day failure, and no structural or corrosion issues recorded anywhere in the history. The recorded mileage of 106,316 miles over roughly twelve years equates to about 8,860 miles per year, which is typical for a car of this age and suggests regular, consistent use rather than long periods standing. There is a notable gap in the testing record between June 2019 and December 2020, after which the test cycle settled into a regular early-December pattern, so the car appears to have been in continuous use throughout. This moderate annual mileage means consumables such as brake pads, tyres, and suspension components will have worn through normal service rather than through neglect or excessive use, which is consistent with the advisory pattern seen. For a prospective buyer, the priority inspection areas follow directly from the recorded advisories. The front brake pads were described as wearing thin in December 2024, so confirm they have been replaced since, and on a test drive check for any grinding, squeal, or judder through the pedal under firm braking. The repeated inner-edge rear tyre wear warrants a close look at the current rear tyres for uneven tread, and ideally a four-wheel alignment check, since replacing tyres without correcting the geometry will simply repeat the wear. Listen over uneven surfaces for knocks or rattles from the rear suspension that would indicate worn bushes or drop links contributing to the misalignment. The nearside front shock absorber showed only a light oil mist in 2022 and was not mentioned again, but it should still be inspected for any progression to active leaking, and the car should be checked for excessive bounce or wallowing over undulations on that corner. The windscreen damage noted across 2021 and 2022 was minor and outside the driver's direct view, but verify the screen's current condition and that the wipers and washers, the cause of the sole recorded failure, operate effectively. Finally, the under-body covers noted in 2024 obscured some components from the tester, so a ramp inspection of the underside for corrosion, damaged brake pipes, or fluid leaks would be prudent before purchase.