2018 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · PY67 BPF

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a clean pass in May 2025 at 36,596 miles. However, the maintenance trend shows a recent lapse in mechanical attention just prior to that test. The failure recorded one day before the successful test revealed multiple issues with the rear braking assembly, specifically involving leaking hydraulic calipers, thin pads, and pitted discs. While these were addressed to achieve the subsequent pass, they indicate a period where brake system maintenance was neglected. At 36,596 miles over eight years, this Golf has clocked significantly low mileage, averaging approximately 4,500 miles per year. This low usage often suggests less wear on the drivetrain and engine but can conversely lead to other issues. The gap between the April 2022 test at 19,727 miles and the May 2024 test at 29,992 miles shows a consistent pattern of roughly 5,000 miles annually, aligning with the low overall usage profile. A buyer must scrutinise the front suspension geometry due to recurring tyre wear advisories in both 2022 and 2023. Both tests flagged front tyres wearing on the inner and outer edges, which typically points to an alignment issue or worn suspension bushes. If this was never rectified, it will continue to prematurely thin out new tyres. Furthermore, a physical inspection should verify that the rear brake system now shows no signs of fluid leakage, as the 2025 failure confirmed both the nearside and offside rear calipers were failing.