VOLKSWAGEN POLO2015 · 1.0L PETROL

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT on 2025-07-14 at 63,197 miles with no defects recorded. This clean result follows a pattern of intermittent but non-critical issues over the prior four years, suggesting the maintenance trend is stabilising — particularly as the brake disc and coil spring concerns from the 2024 test did not recur in 2025, and earlier suspension bush wear from 2021 has not reappeared. There is no evidence of escalating mechanical deterioration; rather, the absence of defects in both the 2023 and 2025 tests indicates either remedial work was carried out after 2024 or natural wear has plateaued within acceptable limits. Mileage accumulation has been consistently low and steady: 5,745 miles per year on average since registration, with only 3,388 miles added between August 2022 and August 2023, then 3,643 miles between August 2023 and July 2024, and a further 8,328 miles between July 2024 and July 2025. The jump in the final year is notable but still well within reasonable usage for a part-time or secondary vehicle. No unexplained gaps or anomalies appear in the record — all tests occurred within the standard 12-month window, with only minor scheduling variations (e.g., the 2021 test occurred mid-August, while the 2022 test was on 15 August, and the 2023 test on 11 August), reflecting routine compliance rather than neglect or irregular use. A buyer should inspect the front brake discs for residual scoring or uneven wear, even though they passed in 2025 — the 2024 advisory noted both were pitted and worn, and discs rarely self-heal. The rear coil springs require close visual inspection for ongoing corrosion, especially at mounting points, as rust was flagged on both sides in 2024 and could compromise ride quality or structural integrity if advanced. Suspension bushes — particularly the lower front arms — warrant attention given the 2021 advisory on wear, as these components degrade gradually and may now be nearing replacement threshold after fourteen years. Tyres, although not flagged recently, should be checked for age-related cracking and tread depth, given the car’s low annual mileage and potential for dry-rotting during extended static periods.