2018 Volkswagen Golf 1.5L Petrol · DC02 JEM

The vehicle currently presents in a roadworthy condition following a clean pass in December 2025 at 83,360 miles. The maintenance trend shows an improving trajectory, as the owner proactively addressed significant mechanical failures identified in late 2024. While the history reveals a period of deteriorating components, the most recent inspection indicates that no current defects remain, suggesting the necessary repairs were completed and the vehicle has been brought back to operational standards. The mileage pattern is consistent with an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 10,400 miles per annum. The record shows steady usage with a 11,000-mile interval between December 2023 and November 2024, and another 12,500 miles covered by the December 2025 test. This regularity suggests consistent use rather than long periods of stagnation, which generally helps prevent the degradation of rubber components and seals, despite the wear noted on the suspension. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the front suspension assembly. The MOT history documents a clear progression from light oil misting in the 2022 and 2023 tests to serious fluid leaks on both front shock absorbers by November 2024. Although these were replaced, you must verify that there are no new signs of weeping or excessive play in the mounting points. Additionally, since the front brake pads failed for being dangerously thin in 2024, check the remaining life and the condition of the brake discs to ensure they were not scored or worn prematurely before the pads were replaced.