VOLKSWAGEN POLO2016 · 1.2L PETROL

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend indicates a reactive rather than proactive ownership style. The most recent test in June 2026 at 34,186 miles passed, though it introduced an advisory for a nearside rear tyre showing signs of cracking. This follows a failure in June 2025 where multiple suspension and braking issues were identified. While the car has passed its most recent inspection, the mechanical history shows that components are only addressed once they reach the point of failure or legal limit. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a decade-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,400 miles per year since its 2016 registration. This low usage pattern often leads to age-related degradation of rubber components rather than mechanical wear from distance. Between June 2024 at 24,155 miles and June 2025 at 29,592 miles, the car covered only 5,437 miles, yet it failed the test on worn suspension arm bushes. This suggests the suspension components are perishing from age despite the low mileage. A buyer should specifically inspect the front suspension assembly, as the record shows a history of worn bushes in both the front and rear lower arms between 2024 and 2025. The braking system also warrants close attention; the June 2025 test flagged imbalanced front brakes and thin pads across both axles, which barely met the requirements. Given the recent advisory for a perished tyre, the buyer must check all tyres for sidewall cracking and dry rot, as the low-mileage usage often masks rubber hardening out before the tread wears down.