2015 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · AW15 DFV

The roadworthiness status of this Volkswagen Polo is currently sound, backed by a test certificate issued on 22 June 2026 at 86,661 miles that noted only an advisory for worn inner edges on the front tyres. The maintenance trend shows a marked improvement in recent years, pivoting from a series of neglected consumables and a subsequent test failure in December 2024 into more attentive upkeep by the current owner. Accumulating 86,661 miles over eleven years yields an average of roughly 7,878 miles annually, representing entirely typical usage for a compact hatchback of this era. The mileage accrual remained exceptionally low through its early life, registering just 5,240 miles by June 2018, before accelerating into a steady rhythm of roughly 10,000 to 11,000 miles per year from late 2021 onward. This post-pandemic surge corresponds with the appearance of high-wear items on the test sheets, confirming that the vehicle transitioned from light urban duties to heavier everyday driving. A physical inspection must prioritize the front suspension geometry and the structural sills. The December 2024 test failure required the replacement of a heavily de-bonded offside front suspension arm rear bushing, an issue first flagged as an advisory twelve months prior in December 2023, which demonstrates a previous pattern of deferred repairs. Furthermore, a nearside sill indentation appears as a persistent advisory across multiple annual tests spanning from June 2019 through November 2021, meaning a ramp inspection is necessary to confirm that this cosmetic or structural chassis damage has not resulted in corrosion. Consumables require careful scrutiny given the vehicle history of running tyres and brakes down to their limits. Past tests noted pitted brake discs alongside thinning pads in November 2021 and a grabbing offside rear service brake in November 2022, indicating that the braking system has endured periods of hard wear. Buyers should check the remaining thickness on the current discs and pads, verify the wheel alignment to address the uneven front tyre wear noted in the latest test, and ensure that all suspension bushes operate without play.