2020 Volkswagen Polo Match TSI 1.0L Petrol · DG70 NNM

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the most recent MOT history indicates a shift toward reactive rather than proactive maintenance. While the Polo passed its March 2026 test at 37,894 miles, it failed just two miles prior due to multiple mechanical and visibility defects. The presence of failures for ineffective windscreen wipers, thin front brake pads, and a misting offside front shock absorber suggests that the previous owner neglected addressing wear and tear items until they reached a legal failure threshold. The mileage pattern remains consistent with a low-use urban vehicle, averaging approximately 6,300 miles per year. There is a significant gap in usage between April 2024 at 16,597 miles and May 2025 at 31,735 miles, where the car covered over 15,000 miles in a single year. This sudden increase in activity explains the rapid wear of brake components noted in the subsequent 2026 test, as the vehicle moved from a clean record in 2024 to requiring multiple repairs by the very next inspection. A buyer should inspect the offside front shock absorber closely, as the light misting recorded in March 2026 often precedes a seal failure that will eventually lead to total leakage. The fluctuating offside front brake indicates potentially warped rotor discs or uneven pad deposit, which requires disc replacement alongside the new pads to ensure even braking. Given the previous TPMS warning recorded in 2025, the buyer should also verify that the pressure monitoring system is currently functional and not merely masked by cleared fault codes.