2015 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · E11 CCK

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a shift toward reactive rather than proactive upkeep. While the most recent test in August 2025 at 75,274 miles passed, it returned with multiple advisories regarding worn front tyres and a pitted nearside rear brake disc. This follows a failure in September 2024 where the car failed on tyre tread depth and brake hose corrosion, indicating that the owner deferred essential repairs until a failure occurred. The mileage pattern is consistent with an eleven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,800 miles per year. There is a notable period of clean records between 2018 and 2023 where the car showed no recorded defects. However, the usage increased significantly between 2023 and 2025, with over 25,000 miles covered in just two years. This sudden surge in mileage correlates with the appearance of wear-and-tear issues, specifically the degradation of rubber brake components and the onset of corrosion on the braking-related metalwork seen in the later tests. A prospective buyer must inspect the braking system thoroughly, as the record shows a history of issues ranging from a fluctuating offside rear service brake in 2019 to corroded front brake hoses in 2024. The 2025 advisory on the pitted nearside rear brake disc suggests the hardware is reaching the end of its effective life. Furthermore, because the front tyres were flagged as near the legal limit during the last test, the current tread depth should be measured to ensure they have not deteriorated further since the August inspection.