2018 Volkswagen Golf 1.5L Petrol · WM67 XHA

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT on 16 May 2025. However, the maintenance trend shows a reactive approach rather than proactive care. While the car passed the latest test with no recorded defects, it failed just hours earlier on the same day due to nearside rear brake pads being below the 1.5mm limit. This immediate repair followed by a pass suggests that the owner only addresses mechanical faults once they reach the point of legal failure. At eight years old with 45,869 miles recorded, the Golf averages approximately 5,734 miles per year, which is significantly below the national average for its age. The data shows a notable gap in usage between January 2023 and June 2024, where the vehicle covered only 6,283 miles in 14 months. This low-usage profile often leads to degradation of rubber components due to sitting, as evidenced by the January 2023 advisory where the tester flagged perishing and cracking on both rear tyres. A buyer should specifically inspect the braking system, as the record indicates recurring issues with the rear assemblies. The January 2024 test flagged thin rear brake pads and pitted or scored discs, while the May 2025 failure confirmed the pads were completely exhausted. You must verify that the discs were actually replaced alongside the pads and that the calipers are not seizing causing uneven wear. Given the low mileage and history of tyre perishing, a thorough check of the sidewalls and suspension bushings is essential to ensure the vehicle has not suffered from long periods of stagnation.