2018 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · GL18 XEW

The vehicle remains roadworthy following its most recent MOT pass on May 26 2026 at 30,067 miles. While the car passed the test, the maintenance trend shows a shift towards recurring wear-related defects. After two years of clean records in 2023 and 2024, the last two tests have flagged issues with suspension components and tyres, indicating that the vehicle is now entering a phase requiring component replacement despite its low mileage. The mileage profile is notably low for an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,758 miles per year. This low usage is consistent across the records, moving from 21,887 miles in May 2023 to 30,067 miles in 2026. Such low mileage often reduces mechanical strain on the engine but can lead to the degradation of rubber-based components due to age and lack of movement, which aligns with the perished dust covers and tyres noted in the history. A buyer should specifically inspect the front suspension geometry and the track rod ends. The record shows a failure for an insecure dust cover in May 2023 at 21,887 miles, followed by an advisory for a damaged cover in May 2025 at 27,386 miles. This suggests the rubber boots are cracking due to age rather than use. Additionally, both the nearside and offside front tyres were flagged as worn close to the legal limit in both the 2025 and 2026 tests, which may indicate an alignment issue or simply the natural end of the rubber's life from low use.