2013 Volkswagen EOS 2.0L Diesel · SC13 UXD

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the most recent MOT history indicates a worsening trend in preventative maintenance. While it passed the test on 27 August 2025 at 96,939 miles, it followed a failure just one day prior due to multiple critical safety defects. The transition from a clean record in 2024 to a series of failures in 2025 suggests that the owner is only addressing issues once they fail inspection rather than performing routine mechanical upkeep. At 96,939 miles over 13 years, the car averages approximately 7,457 miles per year, which aligns with typical annual usage for a convertible. The data shows a consistent accumulation of roughly 9,000 miles between July 2023 and September 2024, followed by another 9,500 miles leading into the 2025 test. This steady usage suggests the vehicle is not sitting idle, but the mileage mileage means that components have reached a stage where age-related wear and tear are beginning to manifest simultaneously. A buyer must scrutinise the front suspension and alignment, as the 2025 test flagged both the offside front and offside rear tyres as worn on the inner edges. This typically indicates a tracking issue or worn suspension bushes, which is concerning given the fractured coil spring recorded in July 2023. The braking system also requires immediate attention; the tester noted pitted and scored front brake discs alongside a damaged pad wear sensor. These findings suggest that the braking hardware is nearing the end of its effective life. The presence of under trays obscuring components during the 2025 test likely hindered a thorough visual inspection of structural integrity or fluid leaks. An independent inspection should remove these trays to check for hidden corrosion and ensure the rear heat shield is properly secured to prevent vibration or noise. Given the recurring TPMS light and worn tyres, the electronic monitoring and overall tyre quality should be verified to ensure no underlying faults exist beyond simple surface wear.