VOLKSWAGEN POLO2017 · 1.2L PETROL

The 2017 VW Polo presents a stable and recently improving maintenance trend. The most recent test on 9 December 2025 at 66,585 miles passed with zero defects, a clean sheet that indicates the vehicle is currently in sound mechanical order. A retest was required just four days prior on 5 December 2025 at 66,328 miles after both front tyres failed with exposed ply or cords, but that defect was rectified promptly before the pass. This pattern suggests the previous owner addressed the immediate failure rather than ignoring it, which is a positive sign for ongoing care. The mileage profile is consistent and unremarkable for a nine-year-old supermini. The vehicle has covered roughly 7,400 miles per year, sitting at 66,585 miles as of the latest test. The jump from 51,058 miles in December 2024 to 66,585 miles by December 2025 represents approximately 15,500 miles in a single year, a notable acceleration compared to the prior annual average of roughly 10,600 miles between December 2023 and December 2024. This spike in usage during 2025 implies heavier recent driving, which places greater emphasis on verifying the condition of wear items and structural components that accumulate stress with mileage. The MOT record flags recurring suspension and braking concerns that warrant close physical inspection. In December 2024 at 51,058 miles, the tester identified a nearside front suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached, a serious wear item that was repaired before the same-day pass. The December 2023 test at 40,447 miles flagged worn front and rear brake discs alongside a worn central lower suspension arm bush, indicating gradual deterioration of these components over time. A buyer should inspect the front lower suspension arms, ball joints, and bushes for play, and examine the brake discs and pads for thickness and scoring, particularly given the increased mileage load in 2025. Tyre condition also demands attention. The December 2025 failure for exposed cords on both front tyres suggests either prolonged neglect before replacement or a sudden issue such as underinflation or alignment wear. The central rear tyre was flagged in December 2023 for cracking and perishing, reinforcing a pattern of tyre deterioration. A buyer should check all four tyres for uneven wear, sidewall damage, and tread depth, and verify that the tracking and inflation are correct to prevent premature recurrence.