2012 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · WS05 ALT

The vehicle maintains a stable roadworthiness status as evidenced by five consecutive MOT passes without recorded defects. The most recent test conducted on February 9 2026, returned no failures, indicating that the car met the minimum safety and emissions standards at that time. This consistency across the last five years suggests that no major mechanical failures or structural issues have reached a critical threshold during the annual inspection process. At 90,662 miles over 14 years, the Golf has covered an average of approximately 6,476 miles per year. This mileage profile is consistent with typical annual usage for a vehicle of this age, suggesting moderate wear and tear on the drivetrain and suspension components. The record shows a regular testing interval with tests performed exactly annually in February, which leaves no significant gaps in compliance or evidence of long-term stationary storage. Because the MOT history contains no advisories or failures, a physical inspection should focus on components that degrade due to age regardless of mileage. A buyer should examine the suspension, specifically the control arm bushes and coil springs for signs of wear or cracking, as these often perish before failing an MOT. The brake discs and pads should also be checked for uneven wear or thinning, and the chassis should be inspected for the onset of corrosion in hidden structural areas that have not yet been flagged by the tester. Buying score: 72 Risk level: Low.