2013 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · FY63 WSO

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT on November 6 2025 at 127,284 miles. However, the record reveals a reactive maintenance pattern rather than proactive care. The car failed that test due to ineffective windscreen wipers and a perished nearside front anti-roll bar linkage joint dust cover. While these issues were rectified to secure a pass, the recurring nature of failures suggests the owner addresses faults only when prompted by the tester rather than performing routine preventative inspections. The mileage progression is consistent with a typical used-car usage-cycle, averaging approximately 10,000 miles per annum. There is a notable gap in records between June 2018 and December 2020, during which the car covered over 47,000 miles. Since 2020, the mileage accumulation has stabilised at roughly 9,000 to 10,000 miles per year. This steady usage indicates the vehicle is driven regularly, which has placed consistent stress on rubber components and suspension bushings over the thirteen-year life-span. A buyer should pay close attention to the front suspension, as the anti-roll bar linkage and associated bushes have already shown signs of wear. The history also highlights a significant failure in 2018 regarding a seriously weakened brake disc and a missing wheel fixing, which points to a past period of severe mechanical neglect. Given the repeated advisories for tyre cracking and perishing between 2022 and 2023, the rubber components on this vehicle may be aged regardless of tread depth. A physical inspection of the brake lines and the condition of the underbody is essential to ensure no structural corrosion has developed since the last test.