2018 Volkswagen Golf 1.5L Petrol · FN67 VSF

A largely clean MOT record defines this 2018 Volkswagen Golf, with only minor wear-related items noted across several test cycles. The most recent outcome on 15 December 2025 was a pass with no defects recorded, but it follows a same-day failure where the offside rear tyre had been fitted against the sidewall rotational instructions and the rear inner brake pads were flagged as wearing thin. Earlier tests on 30 January 2025, 9 January 2024, and 12 January 2023 all returned clean passes, with the only advisory of note being a nearside front tyre worn down to 3mm at the 2023 test. The absence of any corrosion advisories, suspension component concerns, brake pipe issues, or exhaust/emissions defects across the record indicates stable structural and mechanical condition rather than any chronic deterioration pattern. With 32,210 miles recorded over eight years, annual mileage averages around 4,000 miles, which is notably below typical figures for a vehicle of this age. The MOT testing cadence is consistent, with annual entries appearing each year, suggesting the car has remained in regular use rather than being laid up off the road for extended periods. Low mileage on a Golf of this generation generally means that major mechanical assemblies, including the engine, gearbox, and clutch, have experienced well below average wear. However, lower annual use can also mean components prone to age-related degradation rather than mileage wear, such as rubber seals, brake caliper slider mechanisms, and suspension bushes, may have had less mechanical cycling, which can occasionally lead to stiffness or surface corrosion on otherwise lightly used parts. For a prospective buyer, the 2025 advisory on rear inner brake pads indicates that pad wear should be inspected on a test drive, paying attention to any juddering under light braking, rear brake squeal, or the handbrake feeling less decisive than expected. The tyre-related items, including the 2023 nearside front wear and the 2025 directional fitting issue, warrant checking that all four tyres are a matching brand, size, and tread depth, with even wear across the tread face rather than shoulder wear which can point to alignment or suspension geometry concerns. On a road test, listen for any clonking or knocking from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, particularly from the lower wishbones, anti-roll bar bushes, and drop links, as these are common wear items on the Mk7.1 Golf platform and have not yet been flagged but would be expected to be the next components requiring attention given the vehicle's age. Additional checks on the day should include a close inspection of the rear brake calipers for any seized slider pins, as the noted pad wear could suggest uneven retraction, and a thorough look along the underbody and rear axle for any early signs of surface corrosion, particularly around the wheel arches and subframe mounting points, which the clean MOT record confirms are not yet an issue. The engine bay should be inspected for any oil seepage from the cam chain tensioner and turbocharger oil feed pipe, both known areas on higher-mileage TSI units, though low mileage should mitigate these concerns. Finally, verify that all tyres currently fitted match the sidewall direction indicators, as the 2025 failure suggests this may have been an oversight rather than a recurring problem, and confirm the service history includes timely brake fluid and coolant renewals to keep the roadworthiness record consistent with what the MOT history demonstrates.