2013 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · KW13 OJB

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a pattern of reactive repairs rather than proactive care. While the most recent test in September 2025 at 114,259 miles passed with only minor lamp lens defects and a light misting on the offside front shock absorber, previous records show a history of deteriorating suspension components. The trend appears stable in terms of passing tests, but the recurring nature of the mechanical faults suggests that components are only addressed once they reach a point of failure. The mileage profile is consistent with a 13-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,800 miles per year. There is a steady accumulation of roughly 9,000 miles between the October 2022 and September 2023 tests, and another 8,000 miles between the 2024 and 2025 inspections. This regular usage suggests the car has not suffered from long periods of standing, which explains the gradual wear seen on rubber components like suspension bushes and tyre sidew throughout the record. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension geometry and steering system. The record flags persistent play in the steering rack inner joints in 2023 and continued deterioration of the front arm inner bushes into 2024. Furthermore, the offside front shock absorber has progressed from reduced damping in 2022 to a serious fluid leak that caused a failure in September 2023, returning to a light misting by 2025. The buyer should verify if the shock absorbers were replaced in pairs and check for remaining play in the offside front wheel bearing, which was noted in 2024.