2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · MS02 AVC

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance trend shows a clear decline in mechanical condition over recent months. While the car passed its September 2025 test at 41,493 miles, it followed a failure just four days prior due to a non-functional nearside repeater. The transition from a clean record in 2022 to a list of advisories in 2025 indicates that the vehicle is now requiring reactive maintenance rather than preventative care. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a fourteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,000 miles per year. There is a significant gap of 3,038 miles recorded between August 2023 and August 2024, followed by a rapid increase of over 9,000 miles in the final year leading up to 2025. This pattern of intermittent use often leads to the degradation of rubber-based components, which is consistent with the perishing tyres and corroded power steering pipes noted in the most recent inspections. A physical inspection must focus on the braking system and exhaust assembly. The record consistently flags binding rear service brakes and pitted front discs, suggesting seized calipers or corroded rotors from lack of use. The minor exhaust leak at the front has been present since at least 2023, indicating a persistent issue that will likely continue to increase in severity. The buyer should also verify the power steering hoses for weeping leaks and check the rear tyres for deep sidew cracking, as the low mileage has masked age-related material fatigue.