2010 Volkswagen FOX 1.2L Petrol · ML60 KPK

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive repairs rather than preventative care. In the most recent test in November 2025 at 96,682 miles, the car passed after failing a test just four miles prior. This failure addressed a serious fluid leak on the nearside rear shock absorber and a damaged offside front track rod end. While the immediate safety failures were rectified, the appearance of new advisories regarding worn suspension bushes and ball joints indicates that the front suspension is reaching the end of its functional life. At 96,682 miles over 16 years, the vehicle has averaged approximately 6,000 miles per year, which is consistent with low-mileage urban use. The mileage data shows steady usage intervals, with roughly 7,000 miles driven between the 2023 and 2024 tests, and another 7,200 miles between November 2024 and 2025. This consistency suggests the car is not sitting for long periods, which explains the degradation of rubber components and suspension hardware seen in the record. A buyer must closely inspect the front suspension assembly, as the record shows a recurring pattern of issues with track rod ends, ball joints, and bushes. The 2024 failure due to a major exhaust leak and failed emissions suggests the exhaust system may be prone to corrosion, which should be checked for structural thinning. Furthermore, the repeated mentions of perishing tyres in 2023 and 2024 indicate that the rubber may be failing due to age rather than tread depth, necessitating a thorough check of the sidewalls for cracking.