2018 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · GF18 FXT

The vehicle is currently roadworthy having passed its most recent MOT in December 2025 at 72,256 miles. However, the maintenance trend shows a recent lapse in proactive care. The failure on the same day during that test revealed multiple safety-critical issues, including structural tyre failure on the offside rear and a non-functional windscreen washer fluid system. While these faults were rectified to achieve the pass, the density of defects suggests that the previous owner neglected basic consumable inspections until the annual test forced action. The mileage pattern remains consistent with an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,000 miles per year. The record shows steady usage between 27,964 miles in March 2021 and 72,256 miles in late 2025. There is a notable gap in testing between January 2024 and December 2024, where the car covered roughly 3,400 miles in eleven months. This regular interval suggests the car is used consistently rather than sitting, which generally prevents mechanical strain on the drivetrain and suspension components. A buyer should physically inspect the front suspension closely, specifically the nearside front shock absorber which showed oil misting in March 2023 at 57,404 miles. While this was not a failure point, misting indicates a weeping seal that will eventually require replacement. The 2025 failure regarding uneven edge wear on both front tyres suggests a potential alignment issue or camber geometry fault that needs verification. Ensure the current set of tyres is not suffering from the same rapid or uneven degradation caused by worn suspension bushes or incorrect tracking settings.