2009 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · PX09 GME

The vehicle currently shows a worsening trend in mechanical condition following a period of clean records. While it passed its tests in May 2024 and December 2023 without defects, the entries from late 2025 reveal a significant decline in maintenance standards. Although the most recent test in December 2025 at 102,582 miles passed, it was left with multiple advisories regarding suspension wear and degraded components that indicate the vehicle is nearing further failure. The mileage pattern is consistent with a 17-year-old car, averaging roughly 6,000 miles per year. There is a notable gap of over 15,000 miles between May 2024 and December 2025, which coincides with the sudden transition from clean records to multiple failures. The rapid accumulation from 87,369 miles in 2024 to 102,582 miles in the following year suggests a period of higher use where preventative maintenance was neglected until the MOT inspection intervened. A prospective buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the front suspension and braking system. The tester previously flagged a nearside front shock absorber with a serious fluid leak and multiple deteriorated CV boots and dust covers which require immediate attention. The rear suspension bushes and anti-roll bar linkages are also showing signs of wear that will likely necessitate replacement shortly. Furthermore, the presence of a binding nearside rear service brake and pitted front brake discs suggests the braking system is reaching the end of its effective life and requires professional assessment. The exhaust system was noted as insecure with a damaged slave pipe in the December failure, which should be checked for structural corrosion. Given the recurring issues with nearside and offside front tyres reaching the legal limit, the previous owner clearly ignored basic consumable upkeep. The buyer should verify that the repairs claimed after the December 2025 failure were actually completed rather than just being temporary fixes.