2015 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · DC15 LWL

The vehicle presents a concerning maintenance trend characterized by recurring component failures and a recent significant MOT failure. While the most recent test on 13 November 2025 at 69,738 miles resulted in a pass, the vehicle failed just one day prior at 69,736 miles. This failure highlighted multiple critical issues, including an exposed tyre cord, missing exterior trim, and worn suspension bushes. The history suggests a pattern of reactive rather than proactive maintenance, as several components are consistently flagged as deteriorating before being addressed. The mileage accumulation is consistent with a typical low-use vehicle, averaging approximately 6,340 miles per year over its eleven-year lifespan. The records show steady progression from 25,421 miles in June 2018 to the current 69,738 miles in November 2025. However, the data reveals a tendency for the vehicle to sit for periods, evidenced by recurring advisories regarding tyre perishing and cracking from 2020 through 2024. This suggests the car may spend significant time stationary, which often leads to the degradation of rubber components like tyres, bushes, and wiper blades. A prospective buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the braking system and suspension. The MOT history shows a persistent issue with brake discs being worn, pitted, or scored, a condition that has appeared in almost every test since 2022. The failure in November 2025 regarding rear brake pads being below the legal limit indicates that the braking hardware is nearing the end of its service life. Furthermore, the repeated mentions of suspension arm bushes and tyre sidewall cracking necessitate a close examination of the front-end geometry and the overall condition of all rubber seals and tyres to ensure no further structural or safety-critical degradation has occurred since the last test.