2018 Volkswagen E-Golf Electricity · SL68 JVM

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive rather than proactive care. While the most recent MOT test in May 2026 at 112,564 miles passed, it followed a significant failure involving multiple critical safety components. The overall mechanical condition appears unstable, as the owner consistently addresses major faults only after they fail a test, suggesting that basic preventative and preventative inspections are being neglected between annual intervals. At 112,564 miles over eight years, this Golf has covered a higher-than-average distance of approximately 14,000 miles per year. The data shows a sharp increase in usage between the November 2023 test (60,718 miles) and May 2025 (91,295 miles), where the vehicle covered over 30,000 miles in just under seventeen months. This high annual mileage places considerable strain on wear and tear items, which is reflected in the rapid deterioration of the braking and suspension systems noted across the record. A prospective buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the suspension and braking assembly. The 2025 failure flagged serious fluid leaks on three separate shock absorbers and excessively worn anti-roll bar linkages, the latter of which returned a failure in the 2026 test. Furthermore, the braking system shows a recurring history of fluctuating service brakes and pitted discs dating back to 2023. The 2026 failure for tyre tread depth below the legal limit on both front tyres indicates that consumables are driven until the point of failure, reinforcing the pattern of minimal maintenance.