2018 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Hybrid electric (clean) · HS10 BEX

A clean five-test run since early 2022 is the headline here, but it sits alongside a single fail on 02 February 2022 for both front windscreen wipers failing to clear the glass effectively, alongside four advisories that frame the wear profile of the vehicle at that mileage. The subsequent four annual tests, including the most recent pass on 05 January 2026, have returned no recorded defects, suggesting the items previously flagged have been rectified or have not deteriorated to recordable levels within the test inspection scope. There are no repeat advisories recorded across consecutive tests, which is a positive indicator for the specific components that previously drew attention, although MOT records only confirm pass/fail at the time of test rather than the underlying mechanical condition. With 84,352 miles accumulated over approximately eight years, the vehicle is running at around 10,500 miles per year, which sits broadly in line with typical UK usage for a car of this age and segment. There are no significant testing gaps in the recorded history, with annual entries from 2021 through to early 2026, and no sudden mileage jumps between tests that would suggest clocking concerns or extended periods off the road. This consistent year-on-year usage pattern means components subject to wear such as tyres, brake friction material, suspension components and drivetrain mountings have been worked regularly rather than left to deteriorate through standing. The advisories from February 2022 are worth scrutinising in person even though they were not repeated. The near side and offside front tyres were both flagged as worn on the inner edge, with the offside specifically noted as worn very low on the inner edge, which points to a possible geometry or suspension geometry issue rather than simple age-related wear. On a test drive, pay particular attention to any steering pull to one side, uneven steering return, or uneven front tyre wear across the tread face when inspecting the current tyres, as a repeat of inner-edge wear would warrant a four-wheel alignment check and inspection of the rear axle geometry on this MQB-platform Golf. The near side rear tyre was also noted for tread cracking, so examine the sidewalls and tread blocks of all four tyres for perishing, cuts or bulges, particularly on any tyres that have been on the vehicle for several years. The near side front shock absorber was recorded as having light oil misting in 2022, which is an early sign of seal degradation that may have progressed since. On a road test, listen for any clonking or knocking from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, particularly over speed bumps and potholes, and feel for any excessive body sway through corners that would indicate the damper is no longer controlling the spring effectively. Given the vehicle's mileage, also verify the condition of the rear brake discs and pads, the condition of the undertray and exhaust mounting rubbers, and check for any oil seepage around the engine and transmission on inspection, as these are wear items consistent with the recorded annual mileage.