2016 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · FP16 AED

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a trend of reactive rather than proactive mechanical care. The most recent test conducted in April 2026 at 90,887 miles flagged both front tyres as being close to the legal limit with significant inner edge wear. This specific wear pattern suggests an alignment issue or worn suspension components that have not been addressed. While the car passed, the recurring presence of lipped front brake discs and pitted rear discs indicates that the braking system is nearing the end of its functional life and requires eventual replacement. The mileage progression is consistent, averaging approximately 9,000 miles per year, which is typical for a decade-old vehicle. The record shows a relatively clean period between 2019 and 2021, where no defects were recorded. However, once the vehicle crossed 50,000 miles, mechanical wear began to appear consistently. In March 2022 at 64,506 miles, the tester identified worn front suspension arm bushes starting to separate. This fault was noted again in the 2025 test at 84,167 miles, showing that the suspension arms were not replaced despite the previous advisory. A buyer should focus their inspection on the front suspension geometry and bushings. The persistent inner edge wear on the tyres combined with the previously reported bush separation suggests the control arms are likely failing significantly, which will continue to cause premature tyre degradation. The brake discs show signs of surface corrosion and thinning across multiple years, suggesting the metal may be becoming thin. While no immediate structural failures are recorded, the vehicle demonstrates a pattern of components being only noticed once they reach an MOT advisory or failure threshold.