2018 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · SY68 WYL

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT in March 2026 at 82,104 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable but shows a shift from defect-free inspections to emerging wear-related issues. While the car maintained a clean record for several years, the latest test identified uneven wear on the inner edges of both front tyres, indicating a potential alignment issue or suspension geometry fault that was not present in previous examinations. The mileage pattern is consistent with an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 10,200 miles per annum. There is a significant jump of 17,586 miles recorded between January 2024 and January 2025, followed by another 16,526 miles leading up to the March 2026 test. This recent increase in high-frequency usage compared to the early years, where the car covered only 12,000 miles annually, explains the transition from clean reports to thinning rear brake pads noted in the January 2025 test. A buyer should specifically inspect the front suspension and steering components regarding the inner-edge tyre wear flagged at 82,104 miles. This condition often stems from worn ball joints, control arm bushes, or incorrect tracking settings. Given that the rear brake pads were noted as thin at 65,564 miles, the current state of the braking system should be verified to ensure they have not reached their replacement limit. Since no structural corrosion or mechanical failures have been recorded in the history, the primary focus remains on these consumable items and alignment geometry.