2013 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · M80 EEY

The Volkswagen Golf passed its most recent MOT on 27 October 2025 at 107,018 miles, leaving it roadworthy with only minor advisories. The maintenance trend is broadly stable, though the rear coil spring failure in November 2024 and persistent shock absorber misting show the suspension is ageing. Previous owners addressed the broken spring before re-presenting the same day, which suggests faults were fixed promptly rather than deferred. Recorded mileage rose from 65,697 in October 2022 to 107,018 by October 2025, an average of roughly 13,700 miles per year across that span against a lifetime norm of 8,232. The jump from 91,128 in November 2024 to 107,018 twelve months later indicates heavier recent use. The 2022 and 2024 clean passes either side of the spring failure give a sparse but mostly reassuring picture of annual upkeep. A buyer should inspect both rear coil springs and their mounts for corrosion, given the offside unit was flagged corroded and the nearside fractured at 91,128 miles. Front shock absorbers showed light oil misting at 77,495 miles in 2023 and again on both sides in 2025, so check for weeping seals or degraded ride control. The tester noted an oil leak, not excessive, at the last test; confirm source and seepage rate on the lift. All four tyres drew comments across the record, with front edge wear in 2023 and slight rear sidewall cracking or perishing in 2025. Verify tread depth, sidewall condition, and date codes before purchase. The absence of brake, emissions, or structural integrity failures points to no serious mechanical risk in the data, but the suspension advisories warrant a hands-on check.