2018 Volkswagen Golf 1.5L Petrol · NA68 CDU

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, following a clean pass in the February 2026 test at 32,093 miles. The maintenance trend shows an improvement following a mechanical failure in April 2025. While the previous test identified specific defects, the most recent inspection recorded no faults, suggesting the owner addressed the necessary repairs to bring the car back to a standard level of operational safety. The mileage profile is significantly low for an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,000 miles per year. The data shows consistent usage patterns, moving from 17,620 miles in April 2023 to over 32,000 miles by early 2026. This low annual mileage suggests less wear on the drivetrain and engine components compared to average examples, but can sometimes lead to degradation of rubber components and brake hardware if the vehicle sits stationary for long periods between tests. A buyer should conduct a close physical inspection of the front suspension geometry, given the failure in April 2025 due to excessively worn arm pins and bushes on both the nearside and offside sides. Although these were reportedly repaired, a check will ensure there is no remaining play in the steering or uneven tyre wear. Additionally, the rear brake system should be verified, as the nearside pads were flagged for being thin during the same failure period, necessitating a full replacement was completed rather than just a temporary fix.