2018 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · KS67 UDZ

The latest MOT on 9 February 2026 was a PASS at 94 863 mi, but the same day a failure was recorded at 94 856 mi for an inoperative engine MIL (malfunction indicator lamp) and rear brake pads reported as “wearing thin”. This tells us that the car required remedial work on the engine warning system and rear brakes before it could be cleared, and that the issue was apparently resolved in time for the pass. The only recurring mechanical concern in the record is the brake‑wear warning. In 2024 the tyres on all four corners were already at the legal limit, suggesting the car was close to needing new tyres at that point. No tyre warnings appear in the 2025 or 2026 tests, which implies the tyres were likely replaced after the 2024 inspection. The rear brake‑pad wear flagged in 2026 is the first brake‑related defect we see, so brake wear is now emerging as the newest risk. Overall the trend appears stable but with emerging wear . The vehicle has passed three of the four MOTs without any defects, and the only defects recorded are isolated – a plate illegibility in 2025 (a cosmetic issue) and the recent brake‑pad wear plus the engine MIL fault. There is no evidence of a deteriorating pattern beyond normal component wear, but the appearance of brake‑pad wear suggests that consumables are reaching the end of their service life. Mileage of 94 863 mi for an eight‑year‑old Golf works out to about 11 850 mi per year, which is typical for a family car.