2018 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · GD18 ABV

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a clean maintenance trend over the last four years. The most recent test on 8 September 2025 at 47,202 miles resulted in a pass with no defects or advisories recorded. This follows consecutive clean passes in September 2024 at 42,112 miles and September 2023 at 37,348 miles, indicating that the vehicle has been maintained to a standard that avoids recurring mechanical failures. The mileage accumulation is notably low for an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,900 miles per year. The data shows a consistent, gradual increase in usage, with the distance between the 2022 test at 31,058 miles and the 2023 test showing roughly 6,300 miles of travel. While low mileage often suggests lighter mechanical wear on the drivetrain and suspension, the relatively infrequent use can sometimes lead to issues with seals or battery health, though the MOT record does not currently indicate any such degradation. The only significant mechanical issue appeared in May 2021 when the vehicle failed at 21,649 miles due to excessive exhaust carbon monoxide emissions at both idle and fast idle. This failure suggests a temporary issue with the engine's combustion efficiency or the catalytic converter. However, the vehicle passed its subsequent tests without any further mention of emission irregularities, implying the fault was successfully rectified. A prospective buyer should focus their physical inspection on the engine's idling stability and exhaust system to ensure the 2021 emission issue remains resolved. Given the low annual mileage, it is also prudent to inspect the tyres for age-related cracking and check the brake discs for surface corrosion caused by periods of inactivity. Aside from these routine checks, the documented history shows no evidence of structural rust, suspension bushing wear, or brake binding.