2011 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · KM60 AEP

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a concerning trend of structural degradation and suspension wear. While the most recent February 2026 test at 116,849 miles was a pass, it identified significant structural repairs to both sills and a new exhaust leak. The transition from a major failure in early 2024 due to structural corrosion to a repaired state indicates that critical rust has been addressed, though the underlying integrity of the bodywork remains under active threat. The mileage pattern is consistent with a 15-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,800 miles per year. There is a notable gap in records between December 2022 and February 2024, during which the car covered nearly 9,000 miles. Since the February 2024 failure, the vehicle has covered roughly 20,000 miles over two years. This suggests a recent increase in frequency of use, which likely explains the accelerated wear on the rubber-based suspension components and tyres seen in the later inspection reports. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the sills and suspension mounting points to ensure the structural repairs performed in 2024 are effective and not merely cosmetic patches. The record shows recurring issues with worn suspension arm bushes and anti-roll bar linkage joints that have persisted from 2024 through 2026. Furthermore, the persistent misting of the offside front shock absorbers noted since 2022 suggests they are nearing the end of their functional life. The newly identified exhaust leak at the flexi pipe should also be addressed immediately to prevent future emissions failures.