Bought the car with about 75k. It has now done 120k and the springs probably around 25-30k. Nothing wrong with the springs but standard TDI suspension is very soft compared with GTI/GT struts. Give it some slammage and it definitely decreases their lifespan.

I'm planning to do a suspension refresh before I put in my coilovers. So far have got new front strut top mounts and rear castor bushes. Just need to get some rear shock mounts and maybe some new ball joints.

Then the car will be rolling out like new again.