2015 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · WM64 TZG

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance history reveals a worsening trend regarding the suspension system. The most recent test in July 2025 at 105,398 miles noted only a light misting of oil on the offside rear shock absorber. This represents a progression from the failure in July 2024 where the offside front shock absorber suffered from a serious fluid leak. While the car passed the subsequent test, the recurring nature of oil leaks indicates the shock absorbers are reaching the end of their functional life. The mileage pattern is remarkably consistent for an eleven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,600 miles per year. Data shows a steady accumulation of use, with 13,319 miles driven between July 2023 and July 2024, and another 14,764 miles between July 2024 and 2025. This regularity suggests the car is used regularly rather than sitting stationary for long periods, which generally benefits the health of rubber components and prevents brake-related seizing seizing. A buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection of the entire suspension assembly to determine if shocks have been replaced in pairs. Given the offside front shock failed previously and the offside rear is now misting, the vehicle likely requires new dampers soon to maintain handling stability. The 2024 failure for tyre tread depth below the legal limit suggests the previous owner occasionally neglected basic consumable maintenance until prompted by a tester, so a check of all four tyres and brake pad thickness is essential to ensure no further neglect exists.