2016 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · ND66 AEK

The 2026‑05‑06 MOT passed with only a near‑side rear tyre worn close to the legal limit, confirming current roadworthiness, yet the maintenance trend shows improvement after a severe suspension and tyre failure in May 2023; the 2025‑04‑17 test recorded a worn, pitted front brake disc, and the 2023‑05‑04 failure highlighted excessive wear on the off‑side front lower suspension arm and a torn off‑side rear tyre. The mileage record spans from 41,010 miles in September 2019 to 93,515 miles in May 2026, averaging about 13,350 miles per year, which exceeds the typical 9,350 miles per year for a ten‑year‑old Polo; intervals between tests are regular, with no evidence of long standing periods, and the brief six‑day gap between the 2020‑10‑01 and 2020‑10‑07 tests suggests a re‑test after an initial failure. A buyer should examine the off‑side front lower suspension arm and its bush for play or damage, verify the condition of the front brake disc for scoring or cracking, and assess tyre wear patterns for inner‑edge wear that may indicate alignment or suspension issues; the history of a torn rear tyre and a leaking central exhaust also warrants a close look at structural integrity and exhaust mounting, while the 2022‑05‑04 advisory on brake adjustment indicates the braking system may still require attention. While the recent MOT confirms roadworthiness, the recurring tyre wear, brake disc pitting and suspension wear suggest that deferred maintenance may be occurring, so a prospective purchaser should prioritize a thorough visual and functional inspection of the suspension, braking and tyre systems before finalising the purchase.