2015 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · VU15 APK

The 2015 Volkswagen Golf passed its most recent MOT on 8 April 2026 at 69,579 miles, but the maintenance trend is not reassuring. Two advisories were raised on that test alone. Both front tyres are wearing their inner edges, pointing to tracking or suspension geometry wear, and the nearside rear shock absorber is misting oil. A misting shock is not yet a leak, but it is an early failure indicator. The longer view shows a car that has been drifting toward corrosion and wear rather than staying on top of it. The mileage progression is broadly consistent with light, steady use. The car recorded 43,309 miles in March 2022, 49,225 in March 2023, 55,227 in March 2024, 62,491 in March 2025, and 69,579 in April 2026. That is roughly 6,000 to 7,000 miles a year, with a slightly higher jump of about 7,000 miles in the most recent year. There are no obvious gaps in the record, but the annual tests have started flagging more defects as the car ages, which is typical for a vehicle approaching eleven years old. The recurring theme in this MOT history is suspension and chassis corrosion. Rear coil springs were first flagged as corroded in March 2024 at 55,227 miles, and by March 2025 at 62,491 miles both rear coil springs were noted as corroded. That is a clear worsening trend. Corroded coil springs can crack without warning, especially under load or on poor surfaces, and they alter ride height and geometry. A buyer should inspect the spring seats and lower suspension arms for rust jacking, and check whether the car sits level on all corners. The front inner tyre wear seen in April 2026, combined with the rear shock misting, suggests the suspension is not operating in its ideal range. Rear tyre wear was flagged in 2022, so tyre condition has been a recurring minor issue, but the newer wear pattern at the front is more concerning because it often reflects worn track control arms, top mounts, or incorrect alignment. Before purchase, have the suspension bushes, drop links, and anti-roll bar links inspected, and put the car on a four-wheel alignment rack. A compression test on the rear dampers is also worthwhile given the shock absorber advisory.