2008 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · RK58 AAZ

The vehicle last passed an MOT on 25 January 2024 at 161 820 miles, but the test recorded an oil leak (8.4.1 (a)(i)) and general under‑side surface corrosion. The preceding test on 17 January 2024 had failed due to a serious fluid leak from the offside front shock absorber (5.3.2 (b)), a fractured offside front coil spring (5.3.1 (b)(i)) and the same oil leak. This sequence shows a deteriorating trend in the front suspension and braking components over the past two years, with recurring issues in shock absorbers, coil springs, brake discs and pads. Mileage progression from the 2014 pass at 90 337 miles to the current 161 820 miles represents an average increase of roughly 9 000 miles per year, a rate that aligns with typical usage for an 18‑year‑old vehicle. The record contains notable gaps: no test between December 2020 (149 232 miles) and January 2022 (155 003 miles), and a double entry on 11 January 2022. The most recent entries are clustered within two weeks in January 2024, indicating relatively recent scrutiny compared with the longer intervals earlier in the vehicle’s life. A buyer should inspect the front shock absorbers for fluid leaks and verify the coil spring condition, as these components failed recently. The front lower suspension arm ball‑joint dust covers have been repeatedly flagged as severely deteriorated; they should be examined for tears that could allow contamination. Brake discs and pads, especially at the rear, show wear histories; a visual check for thin pads and disc scoring is warranted. The oil leak and under‑side corrosion noted in the latest pass require close visual assessment, and the condition of CV boots, anti‑roll bar dust covers and tyre tread depth should be verified to ensure no hidden deterioration.