2011 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · WH02 ABY

The 2026-05-19 MOT at 122,416 miles passed with no defects, indicating that the vehicle is presently roadworthy and that the maintenance trend has improved following the 2025-05-20 failure, which recorded a non‑conforming registration plate and a likely detached anti‑roll bar linkage pin or bush; the subsequent 2025-05-21 test at 119,783 miles also passed without any recorded faults. Mileage has risen steadily from 112,098 miles in May 2023 to 122,416 miles in May 2026, an average increase of roughly 3,500 miles per year, which aligns with typical usage for a 15‑year‑old Golf and shows no significant gaps that would suggest prolonged standing. A buyer should therefore inspect the anti‑roll bar linkage pin and bush for play or looseness, examine the near‑side rear ball joint for excessive movement, and check tyre tread and edge wear, especially on the off‑side rear tyre noted in the 2024 test, while also assessing brake discs and calipers for binding and the condition of suspension bushes and coil springs. Finally, verify that the registration plates meet the 0.1 (d) specification, confirm the absence of corrosion on the chassis or wheel arches, and look for any structural rust, as these items have been flagged in previous tests.