2017 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · GD17 XBA

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive rather than proactive ownership. While it passed its most recent test in May 2026 at 54,428 miles, it failed an inspection just five days prior with multiple critical defects. These failures included a faulty supplementary restraint system warning lamp, a broken horn, and a malfunctioning tyre pressure monitoring system. The presence of an SRS light fault suggests that the owner only addresses mechanical issues when forced by the MOT tester rather than performing regular preventative safety checks. The mileage pattern is consistent with a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,000 miles per year. There is a recorded gap of 6,452 miles between the May 2024 test and the May 2025 test, and another 6,556 miles in the following year. This steady accumulation suggests light, short-distance use. However, the low mileage has not translated to better condition for consumables, as evidenced by the recurring issues with uneven tyre wear across the last three years of recorded tests. A buyer must inspect the wheel alignment and suspension components, as the record shows repeated instances of tyres wearing on the inner edges from 2024 through 2026. The 2026 failure specifically noted a nearside front tyre with exposed cords, indicating a significant safety risk that was ignored until the test. Additionally, the SRS warning lamp and the tyre pressure monitoring system must be verified by a technician, as these represent complex electrical safety failures that were only recently rectified. The recurring issue of a child seat preventing belt inspections indicates that the physical condition of the rear seatbelting remains unverified.