2014 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · YR14 WLE

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on the recent testing history. The most recent inspection conducted on 21 October 2025 at 129,400 miles resulted in no defects, indicating that the car met all minimum safety and emissions standards. This follows a period of clean passes since 2022, suggesting that the owner has maintained the vehicle to a standard that avoids recurring mechanical failures or structural degradation during annual testing. The mileage accumulation is consistent with typical usage for a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 10,800 miles per annum. Between October 2022 at 89,555 miles and October 2024 at 121,355 miles, the car covered 31,800 miles, showing a steady usage pattern. The brief failure on 19 October 2024 at 121,350 miles, followed by a pass just five days later, indicates a minor consumable issue, such as a bulb replacement or minor adjustment, which was addressed immediately rather than indicating a deeper mechanical trend. A physical inspection should focus on high-mileage components that typically show wear at 130,000 miles. While the MOT record is clean, the buyer should verify the condition of the suspension bushes and coil springs for signs of cracking or fatigue. Given the age and mileage, checking the brake discs for thinning and ensuring the rear calipers are free of binding is also prudent, as these items are not fully detailed during a standard MOT test unless they cause a failure.