2013 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · FC 222

The 2013 Volkswagen Golf recorded at 106,157 miles failed its September 2025 MOT, indicating it is presently not roadworthy. The test on 2025-09-19 flagged poor wipers, slight splitting to both front wishbone rear bushes, both rear tyres badly cracked and out of shape, and near‑side and off‑side front tyres with exposed cords, while earlier tests in 2024 and 2023 repeatedly noted tyre perishing, suspension bush wear and coil spring corrosion, showing a worsening trend. Mileage has risen from 80,856 miles in September 2021 to 106,157 miles in September 2025, an increase of 25,301 miles over roughly four years, averaging about 6,300 miles per year; the jump from 97,255 miles in September 2024 to 106,157 miles in September 2025 adds 8,902 miles in just twelve months, a pace higher than the typical 8,166 miles per year for a 13‑year‑old vehicle. A buyer should therefore inspect the rear wishbone bushes for splitting, the condition of the rear shock absorbers for fluid leakage, the coil springs for corrosion, the front lower suspension arm pins and bushes for wear, the front brake discs for pitting, and the overall tyre health, especially any cracking or exposed cords. The repeated wiper failures and persistent tyre perishing also point to neglected routine maintenance. Given the documented faults, the vehicle cannot be accepted as roadworthy without immediate remedial work on the suspension, braking and tyre systems; a thorough in‑person examination of these components is essential before any purchase.