2017 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · DG67 YND

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend indicates a reactive rather than proactive approach. While the most recent test in October 2025 at 69,489 miles was a pass, it introduced new advisories for worn tyres and a misting offside front shock absorber. This follows a period of instability in 2023 and 2024 where multiple components failed simultaneously, suggesting that repairs are only addressed once they reach the point of MOT failure. The mileage pattern is consistent with a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,700 miles per year. There is a clear gap of 7,343 miles between the October 2023 and October 2024 tests, and another 11,167 miles covered between 2024 and 2025. This steady usage suggests regular road miles rather than long periods of standing, which explains the gradual degradation of the rubber-based components and braking friction surfaces seen throughout the record. A buyer should specifically inspect the front suspension assembly, as the history shows recurring issues with the offside front coil spring and shock absorbers. The shock absorber failed in 2023 with a serious leak and is now misting as of 2025, indicating the seal is nearing the end of its life. Additionally, the offside front drive shaft CV boot was split in 2024 and should be visually inspected to ensure grease has not been contaminated by dirt, which would lead to premature joint failure. The braking system also shows a pattern of neglect, with thin pads and pitted discs flagged in both 2023 and 2024. Given that the 2025 advisory notes all four tyres are near the legal limit with uneven wear, a professional alignment check is necessary to ensure the suspension geometry is not causing rapid tyre scrubbing. The buyer should verify that the previous brake failures resulted in new disc replacements rather than just pads.