2017 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Diesel · CP17 EUU

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a shift toward reactive rather than proactive care. The most recent test in January 2026 at 130,602 miles flagged a failure for front tyres worn close to the legal limit with uneven edge wear, indicating a potential issue with wheel alignment or suspension stress. While the car passed its 2025 test without defects, the appearance of these issues shortly after a clean record suggests that consumable components are beginning to wear out rapidly. The mileage profile is high for a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 14,500 miles per year. Between January 2023 and January 2026, the car covered 37,849 miles, representing a significant accumulation of over 18,000 miles annually. This consistent high-usage pattern suggests motorway driving rather than short urban trips, but it also typically accelerates the degradation of drivetrain components, suspension bushes, and brake hardware compared to lower-mileage city cars. A buyer should prioritize inspecting the front suspension and steering geometry given the recent uneven tyre wear and the previously noisy offside rear wheel bearing noted in 2023 at 92,753 miles. The front brake discs were already flagged as thin in 2023, so their current condition must be verified for thickness and glazing. Additionally, the report of perishing rear tyres in 2024 implies the rubber compound may be aging, requiring a physical check to ensure the current set provides adequate grip despite the high mileage.