2016 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · NJ16 RXP

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a pattern of reactive rather than preventative care. The most recent MOT test in April 2026 at 64,714 miles resulted in a failure due to a missing wheel fixing, an insecure undertray, and front tyres reaching the legal limit. While the car passed the re-test, the recurrence of tyre-related failures and defects suggests that the owner only addresses mechanical issues once they trigger an MOT failure or become immediate safety concerns. The mileage pattern is consistent with a low-use vehicle, averaging approximately 6,500 miles per year over its ten-year life. Between 35,784 miles in May 2020 and 64,714 miles in April 2026, the car covered 28,930 miles. However, the low mileage has not prevented the degradation of rubber-based components, as evidenced by repeated advisories regarding perishing tyres and worn suspension bushes recorded between 2021 and 2024. A buyer should closely inspect the front suspension geometry, as the control arm bushes were flagged as worn in 2024 at 55,024 miles. The braking system also requires attention; the 2025 test noted thin pads and pitted, scored discs, which indicates high friction or exposure to moisture. Given the history of tyres wearing on the edges, a professional wheel alignment is necessary to ensure that tracking issues are not causing premature tyre wear. Furthermore, the buyer must verify that the front undertray is securely fastened following the April 2026 failure and check the engine management system for stored fault codes to ensure the inoperative malfunction indicator light, reported back in 2024, has been properly rectified and is not currently masking active engine faults.