2010 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · FT10 EWU

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of deferred repairs and reactive upkeep. While it passed its latest test on 20 May 2026 at 74,714 miles, it failed a test just six weeks prior due to lighting and exhaust system issues. The exhaust system shows a persistent decline, with a flexi-pipe leak and a corroded central silencer sleeve appearing across multiple tests since 2025, indicating that component degradation is not being addressed. At 16 years old, the recorded 74,714 miles represent significantly low usage, averaging approximately 4,670 miles per year. The data shows a recent increase in activity, with the car covering 6,391 miles between April 2025 and May 2026. This burst of activity, following with low overall annual mileage, often leads to age-related degradation of rubber components and seals, which is evidenced by the perished fuel cap seal and perished tyres noted in the 2026 records. A buyer must inspect the front suspension closely, as the nearside coil spring was found fractured in March 2025. The recurring reports of front tyres being worn on the inner edges and bald suggest a persistent alignment issue or worn suspension bushes that remain uncorrected. Additionally, the insecure front battery mounting is a noted fault since April 2026, suggesting a lack of attention to basic mechanical checks. The exhaust system requires thorough inspection for further corrosion to ensure the corroded sleeve does not lead to a structural failure shortly.