2018 Volkswagen Golf 1.5L Petrol · FN68 FNK

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a clear decline in consumable upkeep. While the car passed its most recent test in December 2025 at 69,142 miles, this followed a failure just one month prior. That failure highlighted significant headlamp alignment and lens defects, alongside multiple tyre advisories. The persistence of tyre-related issues across the last three tests suggests that the current owner is only addressing faults when they fail inspection rather than performing preventative maintenance. The mileage pattern is consistent with an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,600 miles per year. Between November 2023 at 39,768 miles and November 2024 at 54,577 miles, the car covered nearly 15,000 miles, which is significantly above the annual average. However, the usage slowed down in the final year, covering roughly 14,500 miles before the most recent two tests. This burst of mileage likely explains the accelerated wear observed on the rubber components and braking system. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the tyre set, as the record consistently flags all four tyres for being near the legal limit or showing signs of perishing. The braking system also requires close attention; the 2024 test noted thin front pads and pitted discs, while the rear pads were flagged in 2022. Given the recurring nature of these issues, you should verify whether the discs and pads have actually been replaced since those advisories. Additionally, the offside front headlamp assembly should be checked to ensure the previous alignment failure was properly rectified and the lens is not structurally compromised.