2014 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · RE64 TFK

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a pass on October 16, 2025 at 70,713 miles. However, the maintenance trend shows a reactive pattern rather than proactive care. The October 2025 test failed just one day prior due to an inoperative engine management light, a structurally compromised offside rear tyre, and thin front brake pads. While these issues were rectified to achieve the subsequent pass, the recurring nature of tyre failures suggests the owner only addresses faults when they fail a test. At 12 years old with 70,713 miles, the Golf has averaged a low annual mileage of approximately 5,900 miles. This low-use profile is consistent across the records, with only 4,509 miles covered between October 2023 and October 2024, and another 3,790 miles between October 2024 and October 2025. Such low usage often leads to rubber-based components degrading from age, which aligns with the perishing and cracking issues noted in the history. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the tyres, as the record shows a history of exposed cords and cuts across multiple axles over the last three years. The braking system also requires scrutiny; pitted and scored discs were flagged in 2023 and 2024, followed by thin pads in the 2025 failure. The reported failure of the engine management light in the most recent test is particularly concerning, and a diagnostic scan should be performed to ensure no hidden fault codes remain in the sensors or emissions system that might recur once the light is cleared.