2015 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · FN65 MFK

The vehicle’s most recent MOT on 5 June 2026 resulted in a pass, but only after two same-day failures for brake binding. The pass record still shows the front inner tyres are worn close to the legal limit on both edges. A year earlier, it failed for rear brake pads worn below the minimum thickness, then passed after replacement. The history reveals a repeating rear brake problem. In 2025 the pads were dangerously low. By 2026, with only around 7,000 extra miles, the offside rear brake was binding excessively and the nearside rear was binding slightly. This was corrected to obtain the pass, but the cause has not gone away. Brake binding on a low-mileage car often points to sticking calipers, corroded pad carriers, or handbrake cable issues—all made worse by long-standing periods. Front inner-edge tyre wear also suggests tracking or suspension component wear. The mileage (about 4,900 per year) is low for an 11-year-old car.