2015 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · GV65 AEB

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a pattern of reactive rather than preventative mechanical care. While the most recent test in May 2026 at 111,772 miles passed, it flagged a persistent minor exhaust gas leak and a damaged front windscreen. This exhaust issue has persisted since at least May 2025 and was a contributing factor to a failure earlier that same year, indicating that the owner has opted to tolerate a known defect for over a year rather than immediately repairing the exhaust system. At 111,772 miles over 11 years, the Polo has averaged approximately 10,100 miles per year, which is consistent with typical UK usage. The mileage progression appears steady across the recorded intervals, with a 12,000-mile gap between May 2024 and May 2025. However, the frequency of failures related to wear and tear items, such as the brake pad failures in 2025 and 2020, suggests that components are only addressed once they reach the point of legal failure or danger. A buyer must conduct a close inspection of the braking system and exhaust assembly. The record shows a recurring trend of thin brake pads and pitted discs, notably failing in 2025 at 103,535 miles where both front pads were critically low. The persistent front exhaust leak requires a physical check to determine if the issue is a simple gasket failure or more significant structural manifold corrosion. Additionally, the history of uneven tyre wear and perished rubber in 2021 and 2024 suggests that suspension alignment may have been neglected, which should be verified to prevent premature tyre replacement.