2015 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · GF15 EJC

The vehicle passed its most recent MOT on 16 February 2026 at 88,589 miles, confirming it was roadworthy at that point, while the preceding test on 5 February 2026 at 88,548 miles failed on the tyre pressure monitoring system, a split constant velocity joint boot, a defective ball joint dust cover and an incorrectly adjusted parking brake, indicating that those issues were corrected before the final pass. The mileage has climbed from 21,417 miles in March 2018 to 88,589 miles in February 2026, averaging roughly 8,054 miles per year, which aligns with typical usage for a 2015 model; however, the jump from 2023 to 2024 added 13,810 miles and the increase from 2022 to 2023 added 9,282 miles, suggesting periods of heightened use, while the interval from 2025 to 2026 was only 41 miles, implying the car has been relatively stationary since the last failure was addressed. Recurring faults highlight several areas a buyer should inspect in person: the persistent light misting of oil on both front shock absorbers across multiple tests points to progressive wear of the dampers and potential suspension bush deterioration; repeated reports of tyres worn to the legal limit with bald edges indicate inadequate tyre maintenance and may mask alignment or suspension issues; the split CV joint boot and ball joint dust cover failures suggest the front drive components are vulnerable to contamination and should be examined for play or damage; and the history of thin brake pads and worn discs, though not yet failing, warrants a close check of braking performance and disc condition. Structural and ancillary items such as the washer system failure and the parking brake adjustment also merit verification, while the absence of reported structural rust or major chassis defects is reassuring; a prospective buyer should therefore prioritize a physical inspection of the suspension components, verify the integrity of the CV joints and ball joints, assess tyre tread depth and condition, and test the braking system and parking brake function before finalising the purchase.