2015 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · ND64 XMP

The 2015 Volkswagen Polo presents a broadly stable maintenance trend, though the most recent MOT on 3 March 2026 at 100,990 miles flagged two advisories that warrant attention. The tester noted both front tyres as slightly damaged, cracking or perishing, and the nearside rear brake disc as worn, pitted or scored. Neither defect resulted in a fail, but both indicate the vehicle is entering a phase where age-related deterioration is becoming visible alongside routine wear. The preceding clean pass in January 2025 at 88,086 miles suggests the current advisories have developed relatively recently rather than persisting untreated for an extended period. The mileage accumulation of roughly 9,181 miles per year over eleven years sits squarely within typical use for this age of vehicle. The record shows a steady progression from 69,554 miles in November 2021 through 79,604 miles in December 2022, 82,026 miles in January 2024, and 88,086 miles in January 2025, before reaching 100,990 miles in March 2026. That final jump of nearly 13,000 miles in fourteen months represents a noticeable uptick in use compared to the earlier annual average. A buyer should verify whether this reflects a change in ownership or commuting pattern, as accelerated mileage increases wear on consumables and suspension components at a faster rate. The December 2022 failure at 79,604 miles remains the most significant entry in the history. The tester flagged a malfunctioning tyre pressure monitoring system, excessive exhaust carbon monoxide emissions on fast idle, and an inner rear tyre worn to near the legal limit. The emissions failure points to a combustion or catalytic converter issue that may have been resolved for the 2024 test, but a buyer should confirm the catalytic converter and lambda sensor health through a live emissions reading rather than relying solely on the pass. The recurring inner rear tyre wear noted in both 2022 and 2024 suggests possible rear wheel misalignment or suspension geometry drift, which can also accelerate uneven tyre degradation if left uncorrected. A physical inspection should focus on the front tyre sidewalls for cracking or perishing, the condition of all brake discs and pads, and the rear suspension bushes and alignment settings. The front tyre advisories at 100,990 miles combined with the history of inner rear edge wear point to a vehicle that may have spent time on poorly maintained roads or with deferred alignment checks. Corrosion around the subframe, inner wing arches, and brake line unions should also be examined, as a 2015 Polo approaching six figures on the clock is at an age where structural rust can begin to compromise mounting points and hydraulic components even if it has not yet triggered a test failure.