Is 100,000 miles too much on a 10 year old car? | Volkswagen Golf News & FAQs

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Added: 23 May 2010
Last update: 13 Jul 2010

Question

Im looking to buy a Golf Gti (W Reg from 2000).

My only real concern is the mileage the car has done. It's nearly done a 100,000 miles. According to the seller the brakes, cambelt, coil pack and starter motor have all been replaced recently.

I was just wondering if it is worth progressing with the sale or if an RAC/AA inspection would show any potential problems with the car better than myself inspecting it?

Any information would recieved would be greatly appreciated.

Andy

Answer

Andy

The reason Used Car Expert exists is because I had a bad experience with an AA inspection - it saved me nothing on a very bad car I bought...

100,000 miles is 'OK' for a car like that, provided it is priced fairly.

But, you are taking a risk buying a car with over 85,000 miles... So do check it for common faults.

Matt

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