2013 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · CJ04 WAR

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history shows a worsening trend regarding front suspension components. In the most recent test on November 2025 at 48,948 miles, the car initially failed due to non-conforming registration plates and worn front suspension arm bushes. While it passed upon re-test, the persistent presence of worn nearside and offside front arm bushes indicates that these components are reaching the end of their functional life and have not been replaced. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for the age, averaging approximately 3,765 miles per year over thirteen years. The data shows a consistent low-usage pattern, with only 1,057 miles recorded between November 2024 and November 2025, and another 1,544 miles in the preceding year. While this low level of travel suggests less mechanical wear on the drivetrain, it often accelerates age-related degradation of rubber-based components, which is evident in the recurring issues noted in the record. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension, as the record flags deteriorating lower arm bushes across three consecutive annual tests (2023, 2024, and 2025). The tester repeatedly identified these bushes as worn or deteriorating, suggesting the rubber is perished from age despite low use. Furthermore, the history of severe cracking and perishing across all four tyres in 2023 and 2024 confirms that the vehicle has suffered from dry rot rather than tread wear, necessitating a check of the current tyres for sidew cracking and structural integrity.