2018 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · X18 SJA

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a shift from clean passes to emerging mechanical and consumable issues. The most recent test in January 2026 at 61,287 miles saw the car passing despite a non-excessive oil leak and advisories for both nearside and offside rear tyres. This follows a period of clean results in 2024 and 2025, indicating that the vehicle is now requiring more preventative attention. The mileage pattern is consistent with an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,600 miles per year. There is a notable gap in records between November 2021 (27,333 miles) and January 2023 (38,960 miles), during which the car covered over 11,000 miles. Since the 2024 test, the accumulation has maintained a steady rate of roughly 10,000 miles annually, which explains the recent appearance of wear-related defects and fluid-seal-related advisories. A buyer should inspect the engine bay specifically for the oil leak noted in the 2026 test to determine if it is a simple gasket seal or a more significantion. The recurring history of rear artwork wear—specifically the inner-edge wear noted in 2023 and perishing/stepping in 2026—suggests a potential issue with wheel alignment or worn suspension bushes that requires verification. Additionally, the age of the rubber components should be checked, as the recent advisory indicates they are beginning to perish despite the relatively low mileage.