2016 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · LA16 PYV

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, having passed its latest MOT on 30 July 2025 at 29,096 miles without any recorded defects. The maintenance trend is currently improving following a period of neglect in mid-2023. While the car previously failed due to avoidable consumable issues, the most recent inspection indicates that the owner has addressed the outstanding mechanical faults to achieve a clean test result. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,910 miles annually. There is a significant two-year gap between the June 2021 test at 17,033 miles and the August 2023 test at 22,582 miles. During this interval, the car covered only 5,549 miles. This low-usage pattern often suggests the vehicle sat stationary for extended periods, which can lead to the degradation of rubber components, dry seals, and corrosion on brake components despite the low overall mechanical wear on the drivetrain. A buyer should conduct a close inspection of the front braking system, as records from 2023 and 2024 show recurring issues with thin pads and pitted, scored discs. Although these passed in 2025, the history suggests the components were only replaced once they reached failure limits rather than proactively. The 2023 failure for a non-functional washer and worn tyres also indicates a lack of basic pre-test checks. Given the low mileage, verify the tyres for age-related sidew cracking and check the brake calipers for signs of seizing resulting from long periods of inactivity.