2013 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · RK13 AEF

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of deferred attention regarding wear components. While the most recent test in December 2025 at 65,994 miles secured a pass, it flagged pitting and scoring across all four brake discs. This represents a progression from the December 2024 test where only the nearside front disc was noted, suggesting that the owner is allowing components to reach a state of visible degradation rather than performing preventative replacement. The mileage profile is notably low for a 13-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,000 miles per year. The data shows consistent annual usage, with an 8,552-mile interval recorded between December 2023 and December 2024. However, the low mileage correlates with the age-related failures seen in the 2024 record. The report of perishing and cracking in the rubber components of the tyres indicates that the car likely sits for long periods, leading to dry rot and material fatigue despite the low distance driven. A buyer must specifically inspect the front shock absorbers, as the offside unit showed oil misting in late 2024 and has not been cleared as repaired in subsequent records. The suspension also requires scrutiny due to the worn offside front suspension arm bush identified in December 2023. Given the recurring mentions of pitted and scored brake discs across multiple years, an inspector should check the thickness of the pads and the extent of the corrosion upon the rotors to ensure the braking system is not nearing its minimum safety limit.