2016 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · SR16 AEK

This vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a consistent record of passing its MOT tests. The most recent inspection on 26 March 2026 at 40,544 miles resulted in a clean pass with no defects or advisories recorded. This follows a similar clean result in March 2025, indicating the car has been maintained to a standard that meets DVSA requirements without recurring mechanical failures. The mileage is notably low for a ten year old vehicle, averaging roughly 4,054 miles per year. The odometer readings show a steady, low-volume increase, moving from 31,333 miles in March 2023 to 40,544 miles by March 2026. This pattern suggests light usage rather than erratic periods of standing, though the low annual mileage can sometimes mask the degradation of rubber components or fluid contamination. The record shows a single failure on 17 March 2025 at 37,624 miles, which was resolved two days later. Because the record lists no specific defects for that failure, it likely related to a minor administrative or easily rectifiable issue. There are no mentions of corrosion, suspension bush wear, or brake disc deterioration across the five-year history. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on items that degrade regardless of mileage. Check the condition of the tyre sidewalls for age-related cracking and verify the brake pedal feel to ensure the calipers have not seized from light use. While the MOT history is exceptionally clean, a manual check of the service intervals will confirm if the oil and filters were changed regularly despite the low distance covered.