2009 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · MT09 TTY

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a decline in basic consumable upkeep. The most recent test in early January 2026 at 28,774 miles resulted in an initial failure due to a non-functional offside side repeater and wingmirror indicator. While the vehicle passed the re-test, the tester flagged both front tyres as worn to the legal limit of 2mm. This indicates that the owner is failing to address obvious wear issues prior to the MOT appointment. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a seventeen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 1,700 miles per year. The data shows a significant gap in usage between November 2022 at 20,802 miles and January 2024 at 21,267 miles, where only 465 miles were covered in over fourteen months. Since then, the car has covered 7,507 miles to reach the 2026 test. This low-frequency use often leads to the degradation of rubber-based components and potential fluid issues despite the lack of traditional mechanical wear. A buyer must physically inspect the front suspension alignment, as the recurring advisories for tyres worn on the outer edges in both 2025 and 2026 suggest a tracking issue or worn suspension bushes. Given the vehicle's age and low mileage, the braking system should be checked for surface corrosion on the discs and seized calipers, as long periods of standing frequently cause seals to perish and metal to rust. The recorded history is clean but requires a thorough check of the structural integrity around the sills and arches to ensure the low mileage has not masked hidden oxidation.