2007 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · AK07 ADZ

The 2022‑03‑29 MOT at 141,289 miles passed with no defects, confirming current roadworthiness, yet the preceding 2022‑03‑28 test at 93,661 miles recorded multiple failures including split CV boots, insecure track‑rod end dust covers and a fractured rear coil spring, indicating that earlier mechanical problems were not fully resolved before the recent pass. At 19 years old the vehicle has accumulated roughly 7,400 miles per year, a rate typical for its age, but the interval between the 2021‑06‑12 test (131,103 miles) and the 2022‑03‑29 test shows an acceleration to about 10,200 miles in nine months, suggesting heightened usage in the last year; earlier jumps such as the 2014‑06‑27 to 2015‑06‑10 increase of 11,363 miles in 11 months also point to periods of more intensive driving. A buyer should therefore examine the rear coil springs for cracks or corrosion, verify the integrity of the front and rear drive‑shaft CV boots and track‑rod end dust covers, and inspect the brake hoses for ferrule corrosion; the history of recurring exhaust leaks, Lambda and CO exceedances, and previous suspension bush wear means the exhaust system, suspension components and braking hardware merit close scrutiny during a physical inspection.