wiilydog

Yes, the bottom one is the drain

yes that is the brake pad warning light, the warning can be turned off permanently by someone with vcds cable + software

agree with bigjohn and reject the car as the 1.8tsi are known to have piston ring issues causing high oil consuption you are lucky you have bought it from a dealer and not priviately as you will be protected by consumer rights

the 1.4tsi also a good option if you don't do the mileage and don't want a diesel as no dmf or dpf to worry about also does decent mpg around 40mpg around town and 50 mpg on a motorway run

Worth checking out front and rear anti roll bar drop links as these are cheap to replace.

Glad your not hurt is the important thing as cars can be replaced. Good luck with finding your replacement.

I've heard that comment too on some YouTube engine rebuilt videos and 0w20 is like water may be good for mpg / emissions but may be not so good for engine longevity as 5w30 vw spec will offer better protection.

Gearbox oil worth doing

try https://www.autodoc.co.uk/ and download the App on to your phone as they do special promotions on certain days

Worth looking into some bilstein b6 shocks too

The technology is already out there to retrofit LED bulbs that don't dazzle on coming traffic as Philips also produce a Street legal LED bulb for the the EU market https://www.philips.com/c-e/au/road-legal-led-headlights/ultinon-pro6000-led.html

Nothing wrong with the mileage especially if has been well maintained and mainly motorway miles. My 1.4tsi has done 160k and had no major work apart from regular oil service. Just check that the Cambelt has been done by a specialist as the 1.5tsi has ACT and needs proper timing equipment. Also just be aware that Cambelt changes on the 1.5tsi can cost around £750 to £1k whereas the 1.4tsi with no ACT is around £350, so something you wish to consider before going for a 1.5tsi

Has the rear level sensor been checked too as there is one on the nearside rear but best to get a scan with someone with vcds as that will pin point the exact fault if it is electrical. Can't really see much to go wrong other than the front and rear sensors as they are exposed to the elements.

It would be even better on b6/ b8 shocks

No light or fault codes, just felt gutless below 2k, new MAF sorted the issue, hence try unplugging it to see if it drives better.