2018 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · YB18 WFC

The vehicle presents a mixed maintenance profile with a recent trend of resolving critical safety failures but leaving persistent minor mechanical issues. The most recent test on 7 November 2025 at 72,264 miles resulted in a pass, following a failure on 6 November 2025 where the nearside front tyre and offside front tyre both showed exposed ply or cords. While the tyres were replaced to rectify this, the nearside front shock absorber continues to exhibit light oil misting, a recurring advisory that has appeared consistently since the 25 August 2023 test at 44,532 miles. The mileage accumulation appears consistent with a typical usage pattern for an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,000 miles per year. The records show steady progression from 29,270 miles in March 2021 to the current 72,264 miles. There are no significant gaps in the testing intervals that suggest long periods of inactivity, though the jump from 33,690 miles in September 2022 to 44,532 miles in August 2023 indicates a period of slightly higher annual usage. A prospective buyer should focus on the suspension and braking systems during a physical inspection. The nearside front shock absorber has been flagged for oil misting for over two years, suggesting a slow leak that may eventually require a full replacement of the strut assembly. The history also shows a pattern of neglected consumables; the August 2023 failure involved multiple tyres with structural tears and cuts, and the August 2024 test flagged worn rear brake discs and thinning pads. Although these were addressed to pass subsequent tests, the recurring nature of tyre and brake wear suggests the previous owner may have operated the vehicle with minimal attention to routine maintenance until an MOT failure necessitated repairs.