2010 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · SL60 PRX

The 2026‑07‑07 MOT at 90,400 miles passed, indicating the vehicle remains roadworthy despite recorded defects such as rear sub‑frame corrosion, a severely deteriorated near‑side front CV joint boot and a slightly corroded off‑side front brake hose. The record shows a clear improvement after the 2024 failure with an ABS warning lamp, as subsequent tests have passed with only minor, non‑critical advisories. At roughly 5,650 miles per year the mileage is low for a 16‑year‑old Golf, yet the data reveal periods of accelerated use, notably the jump from 49,581 miles in May 2019 to 63,795 miles by July 2020, and a steady yearly progression without extended gaps. A buyer should therefore inspect the condition of the rear sub‑frame and suspension arms for rust, verify the integrity of the CV joint boot and brake hose, test the ABS warning lamp and parking brake efficiency, examine tyre wear patterns and side‑wall cracking, assess shock absorber damping and suspension bush wear, and check the rear brake binding and exhaust clamp for corrosion or looseness.