2015 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · LC65 CZF

The Polo’s most recent MOT activity in October 2025 at 26,799 miles shows a mixed and slightly worsening maintenance trend. A test on 01/10/2025 recorded a pass, yet a separate failure entry on the same date at the same mileage reveals serious tyre defects, including a nail in the Nearside Rear tyre, a structural lump from internal separation, and multiple tyres worn to the legal limit or perished. The tester also flagged a light oil misting on the Offside Front shock absorber, a defect that has persisted since at least June 2024. While the vehicle ultimately passed, the simultaneous failure highlights inconsistent upkeep and a tendency to address faults only at or just before test time. At roughly 2,436 miles per year, the mileage is low for an 11-year-old supermini. The recorded progression from 20,234 miles in June 2022 to 26,799 miles in October 2025 indicates modest, steady use rather than long-term storage, yet the annual mileage remains well below the UK average. The narrow gap between the 2024 test at 24,254 miles and the 2025 tests at 26,799 miles confirms continued light use rather than sudden high-mileage accumulation. No large mileage gaps or implausible jumps are present, suggesting the odometer record is plausible and consistent. The recurring tyre and suspension advisories point to a pattern of deferred consumable replacement and basic checks. Tyre wear on inner edges, perishing, underinflation, and a penetrating nail suggest the previous owner did not routinely inspect or rotate tyres, and likely ran them close to minimum tread before replacing them. The repeated light oil misting on the Offside Front shock absorber, noted in both June 2024 and October 2025, indicates a slow but persistent damper leak rather than a one-off observation. A buyer should closely inspect all four tyres for uneven wear and age-related cracking, and have the front suspension and dampers checked on a lift for play, corrosion, and oil seepage. The earlier advisory on Offside Front anti-roll bar joint play in June 2022, though not repeated, warrants a check for any looseness or clunking over uneven surfaces.