2016 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · BU16 XLM

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status, though the maintenance trend indicates a reactive rather than proactive approach to upkeep. While the latest test in March 2026 at 66,339 miles passed, the tester flagged both rear tyres as being close to the legal limit and worn on the edges. This follows a failure in April 2024 where the car was rejected for front tyre tread depths below 1.6mm, suggesting the owner only addresses consumables when inspection fails. The mileage pattern is consistent with a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,600 miles per year. Between the March 2023 test at 49,172 miles and the March 2026 test at 66,339 miles, the car covered roughly 17,000 miles, showing stable and predictable usage. There are no significant gaps in the record that suggest the vehicle has sat stationary for long periods, though the low annual mileage generally places less stress on the drivetrain compared to high-mileage examples. A buyer should specifically inspect the wheel alignment and suspension, as the recurring wear on the edges of the tyres often points to incorrect camber settings or worn suspension bushes. Since the rear tyres are showing uneven wear, a physical check of the rear axle arms and shock absorbers is necessary to rule out more costly component failure. The history shows no evidence of structural corrosion or brake failures, so the primary concern remains the immediate condition of the rubber and the underlying geometry.