2011 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · TN08 JEM

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status following a successful MOT on 07 April 2025 at 113,154 miles. The maintenance history indicates a stable trend where the car consistently passes its inspections despite minor pre-test failures. In both 2024 and 2025, the vehicle failed the initial test but secured a pass within a matter of days. This pattern suggests that the previous owner is proactive in addressing immediate non-compliance issues rather than allowing mechanical defects or safety faults to accumulate. At approximately 15 years old, the recorded 113,154 miles represent an average of roughly 7,500 miles per annum. This aligns with low-to-moderate usage for a vehicle of this age. The data shows steady mileage accumulation, with approximately 3,000 miles covered between April 2023 and April 2024, and nearly 9,500 miles between April 2024 and April 2025. This recent increase suggests the vehicle is not suffering from long periods of standing, which helps prevent seal fluid degradation and internal engine corrosion. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the components that typically trigger the pre-test failures, although the record does not list specific defects for those instances. The rapid turnaround after failure often indicates minor consumable items such as bulbs, wiper blades, or slight brake efficiency adjustments. Given the age of the Golf, a thorough check of the structural integrity for corrosion on the sills and rear subframe is essential. Additionally, inspect the suspension bushes for perished and check the brake calipers for binding to ensure the low annual mileage has not masked age-related wear of rubber components.