2023 Polestar 2 EV RWD Electric · OV73 GXY

The most recent official DVSA MOT test was conducted on 10 November 2025, at which point the vehicle passed without any advisories or defects being recorded. Looking at the broader history, the Polestar 2 has now completed five successive MOT tests, with no minor defects, advisories, or dangerous failures ever logged. Each entry shows a clean pass, indicating that the vehicle has consistently met statutory roadworthiness requirements. The absence of recurring advisories across multiple test dates suggests that consumable items such as tyres, brake components, and suspension parts have not deteriorated to the point of examiner concern, and that the overall maintenance trend can reasonably be characterised as stable and well-managed. For a prospective buyer, this represents a reassuring baseline, though it remains prudent to verify that any replacements documented by the supplying dealer or independent garage have been carried out to manufacturer specification. The recorded mileage of 77,011 miles over an approximate three-year ownership period equates to around 25,670 miles annually, which is considerably higher than the typical UK average of 8,000 to 12,000 miles per year. There is no significant gap between successive test dates that would suggest prolonged standing, with mileage appearing to accumulate steadily across each MOT interval. This high-utilisation profile has direct mechanical implications, particularly for the brake system, where discs and pads will have undergone substantially more friction cycles than a lower-mileage example, and for suspension components such as bushes, coil springs, and anti-roll bar links, which suffer accelerated wear under heavy road use. Tyre tread life will also deplete more rapidly, and although the MOT records no defects, the buyer should not assume the existing tyres are new or even half-worn. The high annual mileage is consistent with motorway commuting or fleet-style usage, which generally keeps a vehicle in good working order provided routine servicing has been observed, but which accelerates wear on rubber components, wheel bearings, and electric drivetrain ancillary parts. Given the clean MOT record, physical inspection should focus on age- and mileage-related deterioration that may not yet have reached advisory thresholds but could become relevant imminently. The tyres warrant close scrutiny for both tread depth and, importantly, sidewall condition; high-mileage use combined with three years of service life can produce perishing or cracking of the sidewall rubber, particularly if the vehicle has been parked outside or subjected to frequent kerbing. Even though the Polestar 2 uses regenerative braking, the friction brakes should be inspected for disc lipping, pad wear, and any signs of binding calipers, as rear brake mechanisms can corrode or seize from infrequent activation under heavy EV use. A test drive should include firm pedal applications to check for brake shudder or pulling, and listening for any suspension clonks or knocks over uneven surfaces will help confirm the integrity of the front MacPherson strut and rear multi-link assemblies, bushes, and anti-roll bar drop links. Additional buyer guidance should encompass the items not typically visible on an MOT test but critical for a high-mileage electric vehicle. The 12V auxiliary battery, which powers ancillary systems and control modules, should be load-tested as lithium-iron-phosphate traction batteries do not eliminate the need for a healthy low-voltage supply, and a weak 12V unit can cause mysterious fault codes or starting issues. Brake fluid is hygroscopic and should be renewed according to manufacturer schedules regardless of mileage, so verifying the service book or digital service record for evidence of fluid changes is worthwhile. Coolant systems for the electric motor and battery thermal management also require periodic renewal, typically every four to eight years depending on specification, and confirmation that these services have been performed will help safeguard long-term drivetrain reliability. Finally, given the vehicle's age and mileage, inspecting the charging port, high-voltage cable condition, and underbody protection panels for impact damage from kerbs or speed humps is advisable, as such damage is common on heavily driven EVs and can compromise both safety systems and structural integrity.