2015 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · DF65 VCW

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a clear shift toward deferred consumable repairs. While the most recent test in August 2025 at 69,541 miles passed, it revealed multiple defects absent in the previous year. The tester flagged thin front brake pads and pitted or scored discs on both front wheels, alongside tyres reaching the legal limit. This indicates that the previous owner has been waiting for MOT failures rather than performing proactive preventative maintenance. The mileage pattern is consistent with a low-useage vehicle, averaging approximately 6,300 miles per year. There was a significant jump of 15,556 miles between the 2023 and 2024 tests, followed by another 19,518 miles in the following year. This relatively low mileage for an 11-year-old Polo explains the perishing noted on all four tyres in September 2022 at 22,164 miles, which suggests the car may have sat for extended periods, allowing rubber to age despite minimal travel. A buyer must inspect the front suspension closely, as worn control arm bushes were noted in 2023 at 34,667 miles and do not appear to have been addressed. The presence of pitted brake discs in the 2025 record suggests corrosion, likely from low intermittent use, which can lead to binding calipers. Given the recent flags for thin pads and worn tyres, the entire front braking system and rubber components require immediate physical verification to ensure the vehicle meets safety standards beyond the last test.