2014 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · T6 JFB

The vehicle presents a stable and reassuring mechanical picture overall. The most recent MOT, conducted on 12 November 2025 at 9,783 miles, passed but flagged two advisories: both the nearside and offside front tyres were worn close to the legal limit and worn on the edge. This indicates a developing issue with front tyre wear, likely from misaligned tracking or worn suspension components, rather than a one-off defect. Prior to this, the record is entirely clean, with four consecutive passes from November 2021 through November 2024 showing zero defects. The trend is therefore stable with a minor emerging concern at the latest test. The mileage pattern is notably low for a 2014 vehicle. Between the November 2021 test at 8,627 miles and the November 2025 test at 9,783 miles, the vehicle covered just 1,156 miles over four years, averaging roughly 289 miles annually in that window. Before that, the annual figure was slightly higher but still modest, with 158 miles added between November 2021 and November 2022. Such minimal use raises the possibility of prolonged standing periods, which can cause flat-spotting on tyres, brake disc surface corrosion, and deterioration of rubber bushes and seals through lack of movement. The record itself is consistent and well-documented, with no gaps in the annual testing cycle. A buyer should prioritise a close physical inspection of the front suspension and steering geometry. The edge wear on both front tyres at the most recent test strongly suggests toe misalignment or worn track rod ends and suspension bushes, components that may not yet present as a failure but are clearly causing uneven tyre wear. The brake discs and pads deserve attention too; vehicles covering such low mileage frequently develop surface corrosion on braking surfaces, which can lead to juddering or reduced braking efficiency despite minimal pad wear. Tyre age should also be checked, as rubber degrades over time regardless of tread depth, and these tyres may date back several years. Beyond the flagged items, inspect the underside for corrosion, particularly on suspension mounting points, subframes, and brake pipe runs, as standing vehicles can trap moisture in underbody crevices. Check that all rubber components, including wishbone bushes and anti-roll bar links, have not perished from age rather than mileage. The clean four-year run of defect-free tests before November 2025 suggests the previous owner maintained the vehicle to a reasonable standard, but the latest advisories indicate a small amount of deferred attention that a pre-purchase inspection should verify.