2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · WN62 YYP

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status with a clean MOT record following a significant historical failure. The most recent test conducted on 20 October 2025 at 22,000 miles returned no recorded defects or advisories. This indicates that the mechanical issues identified in previous years were successfully rectified and the vehicle has since maintained a high standard of operational compliance over the last three consecutive annual inspections. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 14-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 1,571 miles per year. Between October 2022 and October 2025, the car covered only 3,624 miles, suggesting a pattern of infrequent use or long periods of storage. While low mileage generally reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine components, it often introduces risks related to degradation of rubber-based parts and fluids. The data remains consistent, with no evidence of mileage tampering despite the low frequency of travel. A buyer must pay close attention to the failure on 14 October 2022 at 18,376 miles where all four tyres failed due to structural separation and lumps. This specific fault is frequently associated with vehicles that sit for extended periods without movement, leading to flat spotting or dry rot. An in-person inspection should verify the age and condition of the current tyres to check for sidewall cracks. Additionally, given the low usage, the buyer should physically inspect the brake discs for surface corrosion and check the suspension bushes for cracking, as these components often perish through age and oxidation rather than mileage-driven wear.