2014 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · RJ14 JXT

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following its most recent MOT pass in July 2025 at 103,124 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable, as the owner has responded to critical mechanical failures identified in previous tests. While the car failed its July 2024 test due to shock absorber leaks, the subsequent pass a year later indicates that these faults were rectified. Recent advisories have shifted toward minor consumable wear items rather than systemic mechanical failures. The mileage profile is consistent with a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,600 miles per year. The data shows steady usage, moving from 80,410 miles in August 2022 to 96,964 miles in July 2024, and reaching 103,124 miles by the most recent test. This interval regularity suggests the car has not suffered long periods of inactivity, which is generally beneficial for the preservation of rubber components and the prevention of brake system seizing. A prospective buyer should inspect the rear suspension assembly specifically, as the 2024 failure highlighted a serious fluid leak on the offside rear shock absorber and misting on the nearside.. Although the vehicle passed since, a physical inspection is required to ensure no new leaks have developed in the dampers or bushings. The 2022 advisory regarding pitted and scored rear brake discs suggests the vehicle may be prone to corrosion if left stationary; verify if these discs were replaced or if they are thinning. Attention is also required for the tyres and external trim. The 2025 test flagged an offside front tyre worn to the legal limit with a nail present, while a 2023 entry noted perishing on the offside rear tyre. These points indicate that the owner replaces tyres as necessary, so the buyer should check the tread depth and age of all remaining tyres. The deteriorated front registration plate has been a recurring advisory across multiple years, though this is a cosmetic defect that does not impact the mechanical integrity of the Golf.