2018 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · GD18 GTZ

The 2026‑05‑12 MOT at 51,902 miles recorded a pass, confirming that the vehicle remains roadworthy despite the recurring tyre and brake wear noted in earlier tests. The maintenance trend is stable; tyre edge wear and thin rear pads have persisted since 2025, while no new structural or mechanical failures have emerged. Mileage has risen from 32,247 miles in May 2023 to 51,902 miles in May 2026, an average of roughly 6,500 miles per year, which aligns with the vehicle’s eight‑year age. However, the jump from 32,247 miles in 2023 to 38,804 miles in May 2024 represents an increase of 6,557 miles in one year, and the subsequent rise to 45,984 miles by May 2025 adds another 7,180 miles, indicating periods of higher usage or extended standing that may have accelerated wear. Recurring faults include rear tyre edge wear (5.2.3 (e)) on both sides, thin rear brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)), and a deteriorated rear registration plate (0.1 (b)), while the 2025 test also flagged OSR wheel‑arch accident damage and ineffective front wipers (3.4 (b) (ii)) in 2022. A buyer should therefore inspect rear suspension bushes and coil springs for play, test rear brake calipers for binding, examine tyre tread depth and uneven wear patterns, verify the condition of rear brake discs, assess chassis and wheel‑arch integrity for rust or previous repair, and confirm that wiper blades clear the windscreen fully. These checks will determine whether the observed wear reflects normal consumable ageing or indicates underlying mechanical neglect that could compromise safety or structural integrity.