2010 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · GY10 ABV

The Volkswagen Polo passed its most recent MOT on 19 March 2026 at 53,664 miles, leaving it roadworthy with minor consumable advisories. The maintenance trend is broadly stable. The 2025 failure for twin wiper failure, an inoperative plate lamp, and a structurally torn offside rear tyre was corrected the same day, and subsequent tests show no escalating mechanical faults. Recurring tyre perishing on the rear axle remains the only persistent theme across the record. At 16 years old the car shows 53,664 miles, an average of roughly 3,354 miles per year. The low annual use points to light running or extended standing periods. Mileage moved from 37,423 in May 2023 to 43,220 by April 2024, then 48,834 at the March 2025 test, and 53,664 by March 2026. The gaps are even and modest, with no sudden accumulation that would hint at neglected high-use cycles. Prior owners kept the odo low but skipped prompt tyre and wiper care. A buyer should inspect the front brake discs in person. The tester noted worn but not excessive offside and nearside front discs at the 2026 test, suggesting they are approaching replacement. The offside front tyre wore on its inner edge and sits close to the legal limit, a pattern that can signal worn suspension bushes or tracking error. Rear tyres show cracking or perishing across three consecutive tests from 2023 to 2026, so check sidewall integrity and date codes. Confirm the wiper arms and plate lamp fixed in 2025 still function.