2018 Volkswagen Golf Electricity · SO18 EEA

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a reactive rather than proactive ownership pattern. While the most recent test on August 12 2025 at 74,911 miles passed, it followed a failure just one day prior involving multiple safety defects. The trend suggests the owner only addresses mechanical faults when forced by the MOT testing process, as evidenced by the fractured nearside front coil spring and exposed tyre cords that should have been identified during a routine pre-test inspection. The mileage progression is consistent with typical UK-road use, averaging approximately 9,364 miles per year over the eight-year period. The vehicle travelled from 55,327 miles in July 2023 to 65,139 in August 2024, followed by another 9,772 miles by August 2025. This steady accumulation suggests the car is used regularly rather than sitting stationary, which explains the standard wear on consumable components like tyres and brake hardware seen throughout the record. A physical inspection must focus on the front suspension and braking system due to recurring advisories. The light misting on the offside front shock absorber noted in 2025 indicates a beginning seal failure that will eventually require component replacement. Furthermore, the rear brake discs have been flagged as pitted and scored consistently since 2023 and 2024, suggesting a lack of cleaning or long periods of inactivity leading to surface corrosion. The buyer should also verify the condition of all four tyres, as the history shows multiple failures related to structural damage and uneven wear.