2018 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · DS18 WHB

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a successful MOT test on 21 March 2026 at 45,290 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable, though recent entries indicate the onset of age-related degradation. While the 2026 test flagged cracking and perishing on the offside front and nearside rear tyres, these are typical for low-use vehicles rather than mechanical failure. The car previously maintained clean records between 2021 and 2024. The mileage profile is low for an eight-year-old Golf, averaging approximately 5,600 miles per year. There is a significant gap in recorded mileage between May 2022 and March 2023, where the vehicle covered only 1,912 miles in nearly ten months. Since then, usage has increased to a more consistent rate of roughly 4,000 miles per annum. This low annual mileage suggests minimal mechanical wear on the drivetrain and engine components, but it also increases the likelihood of rubber-based components like tyres and bushes hardening due to sitting stationary for extended periods. A buyer should specifically inspect the condition of all four tyres, as the 2025 failure due to a structural bulge and the 2026 advisories for perishing suggest the rubber is reaching its shelf life despite low tread depth. Given the low mileage, a physical check of the suspension bushes for cracking is necessary, as these parts often fail from age and oxidation rather than mileage-driven friction. The brake discs should also be examined for excessive surface corrosion or seized calipers, which frequently occur on older vehicles that are not driven frequently enough to keep the braking surfaces clean.