2018 Volkswagen Polo 1.6L Diesel · GG02 ANG

The vehicle currently presents a stable roadworthiness status, following a clean pass on May 27, 2026 at 61,667 miles. This result indicates an improving trend in maintenance standards compared to the significant failure in early 2025. The absence of any defects in the two most recent annual tests suggests that the previous owner has addressed previous mechanical concerns and is maintaining the vehicle to current standards. The mileage profile is consistent with an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,700 miles per annum. There was a notable period where 17,784 miles were covered between January 2024 and January 2025, which coincided with the mechanical failure. However, the car has covered roughly 8,700 miles between the June 2025 and the May 2026 tests. This regular usage suggests the vehicle is driven consistently, which helps prevent the corrosion and component degradation often associated with long periods of inactivity. A buyer should pay close attention to the front suspension and braking system despite the recent clean record. The January 2025 failure at 50,035 miles highlighted thin front brake pads and a damaged nearside track rod end dust cover. While these were rectified to achieve the subsequent passes, an inspection should verify there is no remaining uneven wear or grease leaking from the steering components. The recurring issue of worn front tyres across 2024 and 2025 necessitates a physical check of the current tyre alignment to ensure that geometry issues are not causing premature wear.