2013 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · PF62 KDX

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the most recent inspection indicates a slight shift toward reactive maintenance. After two years of clean passes between 2023 and 2025, the April 2026 test at 130,240 miles flagged a thinning rear brake pad and a loose nearside front brake back plate. This suggests that while the vehicle was previously well maintained, consumable components are now reaching the limit of replacement. The mileage pattern remains remarkably consistent for a 13-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 10,000 miles per annum. Between May 2024 and April 2025, the car covered 10,547 miles, while the period leading to the most recent test saw 10,444 miles. This stability indicates predictable usage patterns. The failure in May 2023 at 99,770 miles due to mismatched tyres on the same axle appears to be an isolated incident of oversight by a previous owner, as the issue was rectified prior to the subsequent clean tests. A buyer should physically inspect the braking system to ensure the loose back plate hasn't caused secondary damage to the dust shield or the caliper assembly. Given the advisory on thin rear pads, a full sweep of the brake disc condition is necessary to check for uneven wear or scoring. Because the vehicle has surpassed 130,000 miles, close attention should also be paid to the suspension bushes and coil springs, as these components are common points of failure at this mileage and have not yet been flagged in the MOT history.