2018 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · GD67 WYF

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status, but the maintenance history reveals a reactive service pattern rather than proactive care. The most recent test in February 2026 at 70,706 miles resulted in a pass, yet it flagged perishing tyres on the offside front and nearside rear. This follows a failure in February 2025 where the vehicle failed on brake pads and shock absorbers, suggesting that the owner only addresses components once they reach the point of inspection failure. The mileage progression is consistent with an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,800 miles per year. Between February 2024 at 51,324 miles and February 2025 at 58,422 miles, the car covered roughly 7,100 miles, showing a stable usage pattern. This low annual mileage explains the recurring issues with rubber-based components like tyres, which are failing due to age-related degradation rather than mileage-related wear. A buyer should conduct a close physical inspection of the front suspension and braking system. The 2025 test identified light oil misting on both front shock absorbers, and while this did not cause a failure, it indicates early seal failure that will eventually require replacement. Furthermore, the repeated reports of thin brake pads and low fluid levels across 2024 and 2025 suggest that the braking system is neglected until it becomes critical. Immediate attention must be paid to the condition of the tyre sidewalls. Records of cracking and perishing have appeared annually since 2023 at 46,959 miles, indicating that even if the tread depth is sufficient, the rubber compound is compromised by time. The buyer should verify if the current set of tyres has been replaced since the February 2026 test, as these were flagged as defects.