2018 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · MK68 TXT

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a consistent pattern of reactive rather than proactive care. The most recent test on 24 September 2025 at 59,034 miles showed a failure due to thin front brake pads and a damaged central rear seat belt. While the car passed immediately after these repairs, the recurring nature of the brake issues across multiple years suggests the owner only addresses components once they reach a point of failure or legal threshold. The mileage progression is consistent with an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,400 miles per year. Between the September 2023 test at 45,739 miles and the September 2024 test at 51,789 miles, the car covered 6,050 miles. This steady usage pattern indicates the vehicle has not suffered from long periods of inactivity, which generally helps prevent seal degradation or seized components, though the low annual mileage explains why basic consumable items are being neglected between service intervals. A buyer should specifically inspect the front braking system, as the record shows thin pads were flagged in every single test since 2023. This necessitates a check of the condition of the brake discs and calipers to ensure thin pads have not scored the rotors or caused uneven wear. The 2023 failure regarding rear tyre tread depth and edge wear also hints at a potential alignment issue or worn suspension bushes, which should be verified during a test drive to rule out premature tyre degradation.