2021 Volkswagen Golf R TSI 4MOTION S-A 2.0L Petrol · LS21 WNZ

The vehicle remains roadworthy, though the maintenance history indicates a worsening trend regarding preventative attention to consumables. While the most recent test in October 2025 at 23,424 miles passed, it revealed an advisory for an offside rear tyre worn to the legal limit with edge wear. This follows a pattern established in the September 2024 test where all four tyres and both brake pad sets were flagged for being thin or nearing the legal limit. At 23,424 miles over five years, this Golf has covered significantly low mileage, averaging approximately 4,685 miles per year. This low usage suggests the vehicle has not been subjected to high-intensity wear, but the gap of 3,832 miles between January 2024 and September 2024 shows a recent burst of activity. The lack of recorded defects in early 2024 at 15,200 miles suggests that the owner only addresses mechanical requirements when prompted by MOT advisories rather than following proactive service intervals. A buyer must inspect the suspension geometry and alignment, as the recurring edge wear on multiple tyres across the 2024 and 2025 tests suggests misalignment or worn suspension bushes. The braking system also requires a close look, as the record noted thin pads on all axles at just 19,032 miles. Given the low mileage, the inspector should also check for brake disc corrosion or caliper seizing, which often occurs on vehicles that sit for long periods between uses.