2015 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · RX15 NTM

The Golf holds a valid MOT certificate from the February 2026 test at 137,684 miles, but the maintenance trend is worsening. The tester recorded light oil misting on both front shock absorbers and flagged both rear tyres worn to the legal limit on the edges. These advisories follow a pattern of deteriorating suspension and persistent tyre wear that has accelerated since the 2022 coil spring failure. Mileage accumulation runs high at roughly 12,500 miles per year. The odometer climbed from 113,099 miles in March 2024 to 126,782 miles by February 2025, then to 137,684 miles in February 2026, confirming sustained heavy use. No significant gaps appear in the history; the car has been tested annually without interruption since its first failure in March 2018 for illegal front tyre tread and a defective wiper blade. Tyre wear dominates the advisory record. Inner-edge wear on the front tyres appeared in 2023, 2024 and 2025, pointing to a persistent geometry or suspension alignment issue that has not been corrected. By the 2024 test all four tyres were down to the limit, and the latest test shows the rears now joining them. The 2022 failure for a fractured nearside rear coil spring indicates the rear suspension has already suffered a structural break; the current front shock misting suggests the dampers are now weeping fluid and will likely require replacement soon. A buyer should inspect the front suspension mounts and drop links closely, verify the rear spring has been replaced with a quality unit, and check four-wheel alignment data before purchase. The consistent inner-edge scrub implies the geometry is out of specification, which will destroy new tyres rapidly. Budget for front shock absorbers, a full set of tyres, and an alignment session immediately. No structural corrosion advisories appear on record, but the underside deserves a thorough inspection given the spring fracture history.