2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · YR12 NNK

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a positive maintenance trend. The most recent inspection conducted on 29 September 2025 at 99,461 miles resulted in no recorded defects, indicating that the car currently meets all safety and emissions standards. This follows a clean pass in October 2024, suggesting that the owner has addressed any minor issues between testing intervals. The mileage pattern remains consistent with the vehicle's fourteen-year age, averaging approximately 7,100 miles per year. Between June 2021 and September 2025, the car covered 19,434 miles, representing a steady and predictable usage rate. There are no signs of long periods of inactivity that might lead to dry rot or seized components, nor is there a sudden accumulation of mileage that would suggest premature wear on the drivetrain. The data reflects a vehicle that has been used in a standard commuter manner throughout its service life. A buyer should focus physical inspection on the braking system, as the June 2023 test at 90,184 miles flagged a thin rear brake pad. While this was resolved before subsequent tests, an inspection of the brake discs for uneven scoring or caliper binding remains advisable given the age of the vehicle. Because the MOT history is otherwise clean, the buyer should also check the rubber suspension bushes for cracking or per degradation, as these components often perish due to time regardless of relatively low mileage.