2010 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · FT10 EWK

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive rather than proactive repairs. While the most recent test in October 2025 at 153,245 miles passed, the tester immediately flagged a severely deteriorated off-side front outer drive shaft CV boot. This follows a clean pass in 2024 that followed a significant failure involving multiple suspension and tyre issues, suggesting that the owner only addresses mechanical faults once they reach an MOT failure threshold. At 153,245 miles over 16 years, the Polo has averaged approximately 9,600 miles per year, which aligns with typical UK usage patterns for a vehicle of this age. The data shows consistent use, with roughly 4,400 miles covered between the February 2023 and 2024 tests, and another 3,500 miles between October 2024 and October 2025. This steady mileage indicates a car used regularly, which helps dries out rubber components and suspension bushings. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the structural integrity and the lower suspension assembly. The February 2023 test at 145,398 miles recorded a serious failure for near-side structural corrosion that reduced assembly rigidity, which is a major concern for a vehicle of this era. Furthermore, the history shows recurring issues with coil springs and track rod ends. The failure at 149,759 miles noted a fractured off-side coil spring and play in track rod ends. The buyer should check for fresh rust in the sills and verify that the previous structural repairs were comprehensive and not merely surface-level fixes.