2022 Volkswagen Golf R-Line TSI 1.5L Petrol · SD72 LHT

With only two MOT tests on record and both returning clean passes with zero advisories or defects noted, the official roadworthiness history of this Volkswagen Golf is exceptionally sparse but entirely positive. The most recent test on 30 July 2026 recorded a pass with no items flagged, continuing the trend established by the 29 July 2025 test, which was also a clean pass. Because the vehicle was first registered in 2022, it only became eligible for its first MOT in 2025, meaning the record reflects only first-test and second-test outcomes rather than a long accumulation of wear indicators. While there is nothing adverse to report, the brevity of the history itself limits the conclusions that can be drawn from it. Recorded mileage stands at 39,041 miles across approximately four years of registered use, which equates to an annual accumulation rate of around 9,760 miles per year. This figure sits broadly in line with typical usage for a vehicle of this age and class, sitting in what would be considered the average-to-active band for a modern hatchback. There are no significant testing gaps evident in the record and the mileage progression between the 2025 and 2026 tests would need to be considered ordinary rather than anomalous. Mechanically, this kind of consistent usage suggests regular operation of the engine, drivetrain, brakes, and suspension components rather than extended periods of standing, which is generally favourable for avoiding issues such as seized callipers, deteriorated brake fluid through lack of fluid movement, and dry-rotted suspension bushes. The TSI petrol engine will have been worked regularly enough to keep the 12-volt battery conditioned and the oil circulating, and the braking system will have seen consistent frictional use to keep the discs and pads free from surface corrosion. Although the MOT history itself is clean, a prospective buyer should not treat the absence of advisories as a substitute for a physical inspection, particularly given that the official record only covers two annual tests and cannot account for component wear that may be developing between inspections. On a test drive, particular attention should be paid to the suspension geometry, listening for any knocks or clonks from the front MacPherson struts or rear multi-link setup over uneven surfaces, as these are common wear points on MQB-platform Volkswagens and can develop before they would necessarily be flagged on an MOT ramp. Steering response should be checked for any vagueness or pull, which could indicate worn tie rod ends or top mount bearings, and the brakes should be tested from speed for any judder or vibration through the pedal, which would suggest disc warping rather than simple pad wear. Given the modest mileage and clean MOT record, there are no specific components flagged for targeted investigation, but a thorough pre-purchase inspection should still cover the items most likely to present early wear on a TSI-powered Golf of this age and mileage. The DSG automatic gearbox, if fitted, should be checked for smooth shifts and any hesitation between ratios, and the turbocharged engine should be observed from cold for any signs of timing chain rattle on initial start-up, a fault that has been reported on the EA888 family of engines. Brake fluid should be tested for moisture content regardless of the MOT outcome, as this service item is not assessed during the MOT test, and the condition of the tyres should be examined for even wear across the axle, which can reveal alignment issues not yet severe enough to fail. Finally, a scan of the vehicle's electronic systems via an OBD reader would be prudent to confirm there are no stored fault codes relating to the emissions system, turbocharger, or driver assistance systems, none of which would necessarily appear in the MOT record but which are common failure points on this generation of Golf.