2010 Volkswagen Polo 1.6L Diesel · FR10 CCD

The August 2025 MOT at 160,386 miles passed with no defects, confirming that the vehicle currently satisfies DVSA roadworthiness requirements; however, the preceding August 2025 test at 160,368 miles recorded multiple suspension failures, indicating that the recent pass reflects a temporary resolution rather than a sustained improvement. Over the 16‑year lifespan the mileage has risen from 91,860 miles in July 2017 to 160,386 miles in August 2025, averaging about 10,000 miles per year, which aligns with typical usage for a vehicle of this age; the interval between the July 2024 and August 2025 tests saw an increase of 11,884 miles in just 13 months, suggesting a period of more intensive driving rather than prolonged standing. Recurrent faults centre on the front suspension: ball joint wear, excessively worn bushes, missing dust covers and excessive play in the track rod end have appeared in every failure since July 2024, pointing to neglected suspension maintenance; a buyer should therefore inspect the front lower and upper suspension arms, ball joints, bushes, track rod ends and associated mounting points for looseness or corrosion, and verify that the brakes are not binding. Additional recurring issues include tyre tread wear consistently recorded near the legal limit, indicating possible alignment or suspension mis‑alignment, and rear exhaust box deterioration noted in 2021 and 2022, which may signal structural rust; the handbrake lever reserve travel and rear wheel bearing roughness reported in 2018 also merit close examination, while the recent clean MOT suggests that any current defects are likely confined to these high‑risk components.