2016 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · FP66 FVV

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the maintenance history shows a worsening trend regarding deferred suspension repairs and uneven tyre wear. The most recent test in September 2025 at 41,252 miles flagged deteriorating rear front lower arm bushes and both front tyres reaching the legal wear limit. While the vehicle passed, the recurrence of suspension bushing issues across the 2023 and 2025 tests indicates that mechanical wear is not being proactively addressed despite being identified as advisories. The mileage profile is notably low for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,125 miles per year. Data shows consistent usage between 2019 and 2022, where the car covered roughly 11,000 miles over a three-year period with clean results. However, the interval increased to nearly 4,000 miles between 2024 and 2025. This low annual mileage often leads to the degradation of rubber components and suspension hardware, which aligns with the deteriorating bushes noted in the later MOT records. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the front suspension geometry and tyre alignment. The persistent pattern of inner and outer edge wear on tyres recorded in 2021, 2024, and 2025 suggests a persistent misalignment issue or worn components that have not been rectified. The front lower arm bushes should be visually inspected for cracking or tearing, as the tester has flagged them as deteriorating for two consecutive years. Failure to replace these bushes will likely result in steering instability and premature failure of new tyres.