2015 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · WV65 LPJ

The vehicle shows a pattern of reactive maintenance where faults are addressed only after an MOT failure. The most recent test in September 2025 at 109,131 miles resulted a pass following an immediate failure due to an inoperative engine management warning light. While the electronic fault was rectified, the vehicle exited with multiple advisories regarding worn components, including thinning front tyres and thinning rear brake pads. The presence of misting on the offside front shock absorber is a persistent issue dating back to 2022, suggesting the component is nearing the end of its life but has not yet been replaced. At 109,131 miles over 11 years, the Golf has averaged approximately 10,000 miles per year, which is consistent with typical domestic usage. However, the history reveals a recurring neglect of basic safety-critical consumables. In 2024 at 100,465 miles, the car failed for leaking rear brake hoses and a corroded ferrule, indicating that hydraulic system maintenance was deferred. The repeated failures for tyre tread depth in 2021, 2023, and 2025 suggest that previous owners frequently ignored tyre until they reached legal limits or suffered structural damage. A buyer should focus specifically on the braking system and suspension. The rear brake discs are noted as pitted and scored as of the 2025 test, which combined with thin pads, likely require immediate attention. The nearside front road wheel was previously flagged as distorted in 2020 and 2024, which should be checked for vibrations or uneven tyre wear. Given that the last MOT was nearly ten months ago and left several advisories for wear-related items, a pre-purchase inspection is necessary to ensure the ongoing degradation of the shock absorbers and brakes has been fully addressed.