2011 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · RF11 FFS

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a pattern of reactive rather than proactive care. While the car passed its January 2026 test at 125,865 miles, the immediate failure on that same day highlighted critical safety defects. The tester identified a rough offside front wheel bearing and structural tyre failure on the nearside front inner with exposed cords. This suggests that the current owner only addresses mechanical faults when forced by an MOT failure, rather than performing routine inspections between annual tests. The mileage progression is consistent with a 15-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,400 miles per year. The car covered 17,300 miles between the January 2024 test at 88,098 miles and the January 2025 test at 105,397 miles, indicating steady annual use. However, the 20,468 miles covered in the final year leading up to the January 2026 test correlates with the accelerated wear observed on the braking and braking components. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the front suspension to ensure the wheel bearing flagged in January 2026 has been replaced with high-quality components. The history shows recurring issues with brakes, specifically the rear pads failing in early 2024 and being noted as wearing thin shortly after. You should check for uneven pad wear or sticking calipers that might indicate neglect. Furthermore, the bald inner-edge tyre wear noted in 2024 suggests a persistent alignment issue or worn suspension bushes, which should be verified to prevent premature replacement of any new tyres.