2018 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Hybrid electric (clean) · RH08 SAH

The vehicle presents a currently roadworthy status following a pass on 22 August 2025 at 96,285 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend is stable in terms of mechanical condition, though the record reveals a repeated pattern of initial failures followed by rapid retests. The August 2025 pass came only four days after a failure on 18 August at 96,190 miles, and the same sequence occurred in August 2024 with a fail on 14 August at 88,595 miles and a pass on 22 August at 88,817 miles. No advisories or defects were logged on any test, so the failures appear administrative rather than mechanical, but the clustering suggests last-minute presentation without prior checks. The Golf has covered roughly 12,036 miles per year, reaching 96,285 miles by mid-2025 against an 8-year age, which is high for a 2018 hatchback and points to sustained motorway or commuter use. Mileage moved from 82,007 at the August 2023 test to 88,817 by August 2024 and 96,285 by August 2025, showing consistent annual accumulation near 7,000 to 8,000 miles in the recorded periods. The DVSA data is sparse with only five entries and no advisories, so we cannot chart wear on consumables or structural items from the record itself. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the high mileage and absence of recorded advisories that might otherwise flag emerging wear. The twin fail-pass cycles in 2024 and 2025 imply the previous owner deferred basic pre-test preparation, so underlying corrosion or binding calipers may exist unseen by the tester. Verify the reason for the two failed tests, as the record shows no defects listed against them.