2013 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · DA13 FMC

The Volkswagen Golf presents as roadworthy following its most recent MOT pass on 03 July 2025 at 150,424 miles, with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend across the supplied history is stable, showing no recurring advisories or mechanical faults. Two failed tests on the same dates as passes in 2024 and 2025, both with no defects logged, point to administrative rejections rather than mechanical condition, and the vehicle cleared on the same day each time. Annual mileage sits at a typical level for a 2013 car, averaging roughly 11,571 miles per year against the 150,424 miles recorded. The odometer moved from 128,160 miles at the July 2023 test to 138,304 miles in July 2024, then to 150,424 miles by July 2025, a consistent 10,000 to 12,000 miles annually. The record is sparse and clean, with no advisories on suspension bushes, brake discs, corrosion, or exhaust emissions at any stage. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of structural integrity and consumable wear despite the clear MOT trail. The absence of advisories does not rule out latent issues such as worn coil springs or binding calipers that a tester may not have flagged under the limits. Verify the July 2024 and July 2025 failures were purely procedural by checking the DVSA refusal reasons. Given the age and 150k mileage, expect imminent replacement of tyres, wiper blades, and possibly dampers through normal consumable fatigue. The clean history suggests prior owners kept basic upkeep current, but physical checks of underbody rust and drivetrain condition remain prudent before purchase.