2018 Volkswagen Golf 1.0L Petrol · GD18 EHZ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a recent shift toward reactive consumable replacement. While the most recent test in January 2026 at 92,013 miles passed, the tester flagged a worn nearside front tyre near the legal limit and a nail in the nearside rear tyre. This follows a failure in January 2025 where the front tyre failed the test due to insufficient tread depth, indicating that the owner only addresses tyrerelated issues after an MOT failure occurs. The mileage pattern is consistent with an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 11,500 miles per year. The record shows steady usage, with roughly 15,000 miles covered between May 2023 and May 2024, and another 17,000 miles between May 2024 and January 2026. This regularity suggests the car has been used consistently rather than sitting for long periods, which is generally positive for the health of rubber components and seals despite the increased mileage-related wear. A buyer should inspect the suspension and drivetrain components closely based on findings from the 2023 test. Both rear shock absorbers showed oil misting at 60,054 miles, and the offside front CV boot had a split with leaking grease. A physical inspection is necessary to verify if the shocks have progressed to active leaks or if the CV boot has torn further to damage the joint. Given the recent tyre issues, a wheel alignment check is also advisable to ensure that uneven suspension wear is not causing premature degradation of new tyres.