2016 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · AF66 CWO

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a worsening trend regarding deferred attention to mechanical wear items. The most recent test in June 2025 at 54,059 miles flagged multiple advisories including tyre wear, suspension bush degradation, and brake corrosion. While the car consistently passes, the persistence of these issues across the last three years suggests that the owner is reacting to faults only at the inspection stage rather than performing proactive preventative maintenance. At 54,059 miles over ten years, the Polo has covered a low average of approximately 5,400 miles per year. The mileage progression is consistent, with a jump of roughly 7,400 miles between 2024 and 2025, and about 5,600 miles between 2023 and 2024. However, low mileage often correlates with the age degradation of rubber-based components, which explains the recurring perishing of the nearside rear tyre. The vehicle likely sits for extended periods or is driven sparingly. A buyer must prioritize a physical inspection of the offside front lower suspension arm, as this component was flagged in both 2024 and 2025 for worn bushes. The failure to address this between annual tests indicates a risk of future play and uneven tyre wear. The front brake discs show a history of pitting and scoring, which is common on low-mileage cars where brakes are not used frequently enough to clear surface rust from the metal rotors. The tyres require immediate attention as the front pair was noted as near the legal limit with uneven wear in the latest test. The nearside rear tyre also shows signs of age-related cracking, indicating the rubber is failing despite sufficient tread depth. Beyond these consumables, the chassis should be checked for structural integrity, although the current record does not yet highlight the corrosion-related issues often associated with vehicles that remain stationary for long periods.