2009 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · YG09 DSV

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend indicates a reactive rather than proactive approach. While it passed the most recent test in February 2026 at 113,522 miles, the tester identified a severely deteriorated offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot. This follows a significant failure in April 2025 where multiple critical safety items were flagged, including a fractured offside front coil spring and structural tyre failures. The history suggests that components are only addressed once they reach the point of causing an MOT failure. At 17 years old, the recorded 113,522 miles represent an average usage of approximately 6,678 miles per year, which is consistent with low-to-medium domestic use. The data shows consistent intervals, with roughly 2,700 miles covered between April 2024 and April 2025, and another 3,743 miles between April 2025 and February 2026. This steady mileage pattern suggests that the aging of rubber components and suspension parts is the primary concern rather than mechanical strain. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension, given the recorded history of a broken coil spring and recurring inner-edge tyre wear. The April 2024 advisory regarding uneven tyre wear suggests potential alignment issues or worn suspension bushes that require attention to prevent premature tyre degradation. The brake system should be checked for remaining life, as pads were noted as thin in early 2025. Furthermore, the recently replaced or repaired drive shaft boot should be monitored for grease leaks, as failure of this component will quickly lead to expensive damage of the constant velocity joint.