2016 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · GC65 LFY

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend indicates a reactive rather than proactive approach to repairs. The latest test in September 2025 at 75,383 miles resulted in advisories for all four brake discs being pitted and scored. While these issues did not cause a failure, the presence of corrosion across the entire set suggests long periods of sitting or neglected cleaning. This follows a pattern where faults are only addressed once they reach critical thresholds. The mileage profile is consistent with typical usage for a decade-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,500 miles per year. Between September 2023 and September 2024, the car covered roughly 7,300 miles, showing a steady usage pattern. However, the failure in 2024 at 64,806 miles due to an excessively worn offside front suspension arm ball joint and a tyre below the legal limit suggests that while the mileage is low, the owner likely overlooked routine safety checks and consumable replacements until the annual MOT appointment. A buyer should prioritise inspecting the front suspension components during a physical walkaround. Given the 2024 failure of the offside front ball joint, it is vital to check the integrity of the remaining ball joints and control arm bushes for play or perished rubber. The recent advisories on the brake discs also indicate that the rotors are thinning or suffering from significant surface damage, which will require replacement alongside new pads to ensure effective stopping. Verify the brake surfaces to ensure the pitting has not progressed to structural thinning that would compromise the system.