2018 Volkswagen Golf 1.5L Petrol · KO68 ATK

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a clean maintenance trend. The most recent test on 6 December 2025 at 64,587 miles resulted in a pass following an initial failure for a nearside front headlamp aim being too low. This was a minor adjustment issue rather than a mechanical defect. Since 2024, the record shows no recorded advisories, suggesting the vehicle is currently being maintained to a high standard. The mileage pattern is consistent with an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,000 miles per year. Between November 2022 at 31,728 miles and November 2024 at 52,023 miles, the car covered over 20,000 miles, indicating steady usage. The subsequent interval of 12,564 miles leading to the December 2025 test reflects typical annual intervals, which reduces the likelihood of accelerated wear on the drivetrain and suspension components compared to high-mileage vehicles. A buyer should verify the condition of the tyres, as the November 2022 test flagged both nearside and offside rear inner tyres for cracking and perishing. While these were likely replaced since, the age of the current rubber should be inspected. Given the lack of recent mechanical advisories, the suspension bushes and brake system should be visually checked for uneven wear or binding calipers, though the record has not flagged any structural integrity or recurring corrosion in the last three years.