2013 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · AL10 ADG

The vehicle is currently road‑worthy, having passed the most recent MOT on 25 July 2025 at 158,521 miles. The pass is qualified by front tyre tread at the legal limit and corrosion on both rear coil springs and the rear anti‑roll bar, indicating a stable overall condition but a persistent wear pattern that warrants monitoring. Mileage has risen to 158,521 miles over thirteen years, averaging roughly 12,200 miles per annum. Between the 28 June 2024 test at 142,015 miles and the July 2025 test the car logged 16,506 miles in just over a year, matching the long‑term average. Earlier intervals show similar increments: 117,813 miles in March 2022 to 128,773 miles in March 2023, and 104,165 miles in March 2020 to 117,813 miles in March 2022. No significant mileage gaps appear, suggesting continuous use rather than prolonged storage. A prospective buyer should inspect the front tyres for tread depth, edge wear and any cuts, as the 2025 and 2024 tests flagged both fronts as close to the legal limit. Examination of the rear suspension is essential; repeated notes of corroded coil springs and a corroded anti‑roll bar imply potential weakening of the rear suspension geometry and bushings. Brake components merit close scrutiny: thin front pads were recorded in the 2024 failure, and uneven front brake application was noted in 2017, while both front and rear discs have previously been described as pitted but not seriously weakened. Verify the operation of the windscreen wipers and the tyre pressure monitoring system, both of which failed in the 2024 test, to ensure they are functional. Finally, a visual check for any advancing rust on structural members, particularly around the rear suspension mounts, will confirm whether the corrosion noted in the MOT records has progressed.