Check the Haldex AWD system is working properly. If the gauze filter on the Haldex pump gets blocked it reverts back to FWD and spins the front wheels if taking off hard, if it is working properly they just grip-and-go (even on a wet road).
If it has crappy no-name ditch-finder tyres walk away (if they skimped on tyres they probably skimped on maintenance)
Look for a good service history (especially oil changes every 15,000km or 12 months, whichever came sooner).
Check for signs of a coolant leak (lots of thermostat housings leak).
Check the ride is comfy in Comfort (drive mode) and firmer in Race, and DSG should change to S mode when Race is selected
Check the Auto cruise control works correctly
Driver seat electrics should adjust settings smoothly
Check infotainment screen doesn't have any black lines or dead pixels
2017 MY18 Golf R 7.5 Wolfsburg wagon (boring white) delivered 21 Sep 2017, 2008 Octavia vRS wagon 2.0 TFSI 6M (bright yellow), 2006 T5 Transporter van 2.5 TDI 6M (gone but not forgotten).
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