2015 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · DP64 JJY

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of deferred repairs regarding mechanical components. While it passed its most recent test on 31 July 2025 at 76,818 miles, this followed a failure just one day prior that identified five separate areas of concern. The record suggests a pattern where faults are only addressed once they trigger an MOT failure, rather than through proactive maintenance, particularly concerning the braking system and suspension assembly. At 76,818 miles, the 11-year-old Polo shows an average usage of approximately 7,000 miles per year, which is consistent with typical low-intensity driving. The mileage increments between tests are steady, with roughly 7,000 miles covered between August 2023 and 2024, and another 5,700 miles between August 2024 and 2025. However, the low mileage has not prevented the degradation of rubber-based components, as evidenced by recurring reports of age-related wear and perish despite the low distance travelled. A buyer must pay close attention to the front suspension, as the nearside front shock absorber has been flagged for oil misting since 2023, and the nearside front wishbone bush has progressed from worn to excessively worn over the last two-year period. The exhaust system also shows a persistent issue with a backbox join leak noted in both 2024 and 2025, indicating that the component was likely patched or ignored rather than fully replaced. The braking system requires immediate scrutiny, as the offside rear inner pads reached the critical limit of under 1.5mm in the 2025 test, and the discs show signs of pitting and scoring across multiple years. Physical inspection should verify the current state of the tyres, as previous records noted structural cuts and uneven wear, and ensure that the registration plate lamp failure has actually been properly rectified since the July 2025 pass.