2017 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · GD67 CPK

The vehicle remains currently roadworthy, though the maintenance history indicates a trend of reactive rather than proactive consumable replacement. The most recent test in December 2025 at 79,406 miles passed despite noted advisories for both rear tyres being near the legal limit and showing uneven edge wear. This follows a pattern seen in December 2024 where the front tyres were flagged for similar issues, suggesting that the owner tends to wait until components are at the point of failure before replacing them. The mileage accumulation is remarkably consistent for a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,800 miles per annum which sits well within the typical range for a domestic petrol Golf. The data shows steady annual usage with roughly 10,000 miles covered between each annual inspection from 2021 to 2025. This regular use suggests the vehicle has not suffered from long periods of stagnation, which is generally beneficial for engine seals and brake components, despite the perishing of rubber noted in late 2021. A buyer should pay close attention to the suspension geometry and steering components. The 2023 test identified play in the offside front outer track rod end ball joint at 59,599 miles, and while this was not repeated in subsequent tests, the recurring uneven tyre wear across 2024 and 2025 may indicate a persistent alignment issue or worn bushings. A physical inspection of the front suspension and control arms is necessary to ensure that the uneven tyre wear is not causing premature degradation of new rubber.