2018 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · LC68 NTK

The vehicle presents a stable maintenance profile with a recent pass on 20 February 2026 at 40,812 miles. While the vehicle remains roadworthy, the most recent MOT shows a shift from mechanical cleanliness to consumable wear. The tester flagged both nearside and offside rear tyres as slightly damaged, cracking, or perishing. This indicates that while the vehicle is being tested regularly, the rubber components are beginning to age and degrade due to time rather than just mileage. The mileage history shows a consistent, low-use pattern averaging approximately 5,100 miles per year. The vehicle covered 12,855 miles between December 2022 and March 2025, and then another 4,242 miles in the following 14 months. This low annual mileage explains why the 2026 MOT highlighted perishing tyres; the rubber is likely suffering from age-related degradation rather than heavy tread wear. The data from 2021 to 2023 shows a period of exceptionally clean testing with no recorded defects, suggesting the car was well-maintained during its earlier years. A prospective buyer should focus on the condition of the tyres, as the transition from edge wear in March 2025 to perishing rubber in February 2026 suggests a need for replacement soon. The March 2025 test noted both front tyres were worn close to the legal limit, which implies a period of higher usage or perhaps an alignment issue. Beyond the tyres, the lack of advisories regarding brake discs, pads, or suspension bushes in the previous years is a positive indicator of the vehicle's structural and mechanical integrity. Inspect the sidewalls of all four tyres for further cracking and check the tread depth on the front axle to ensure they meet legal requirements. Given the low mileage and the specific mention of perishing rubber, checking the age of the tyres via the DOT code is advisable to ensure they are not excessively old. The overall history suggests a vehicle that has been used sparingly, but the recent focus on tyres indicates that basic consumable maintenance is now the primary requirement.