2022 Polestar 2 EV FWD Electricity · OY72 UVS

A clean DVSA record for this 2022 Polestar 2 EV, with the only flagged items being a pair of tyre advisories issued at the most recent test on 18 December 2025, points to a broadly healthy roadworthiness profile for an electric vehicle in this age bracket. A pass with no advisories relating to steering, suspension, brakes, or structure is a positive indicator for a prospective buyer, particularly given the high torque output of the drivetrain which typically accelerates wear on undercarriage components such as bushes and ARB links. The fact that nothing structural, electrical, or suspension-related was flagged on a vehicle approaching four years old is reassuring, and the absence of any prior failures or recurring advisories suggests the car has not been subject to chronic mechanical issues that might otherwise warrant concern. The single advisory category captured here, relating to both front tyres wearing to near the legal limit and on their edges, is the only mechanical footnote in the record and is discussed further below. With 32,634 miles recorded against an age of approximately four years, this Polestar 2 has been driven at an average of around 8,158 miles per year, which sits comfortably within the typical range for a privately used vehicle of this type. The annual accumulation rate is steady and unremarkable, with no evidence of long periods off the road that might raise concerns about 12V auxiliary battery health or brake corrosion due to disuse, nor any indication of unusually high mileage that might flag accelerated wear on the single-speed transmission or suspension components. Consistent usage of this kind is broadly beneficial for an electric vehicle, as it tends to keep the high-voltage battery within healthy state-of-charge cycles and the brake system regularly exercising the friction material and caliper slides. There are no gaps in MOT testing history to suggest the vehicle was laid up for any extended period, which further supports the interpretation of a normally used car. The front tyre advisories warrant direct attention during any pre-purchase inspection, as they indicate uneven or accelerated wear on the leading pair of tyres, which on a front-wheel-drive EV of considerable weight is consistent with the front axle taking the brunt of steering, braking, and propulsion forces. A buyer should carefully inspect the nearside and offside front tyres for inner-edge wear in particular, as this pattern can often point to misalignment of the front suspension geometry, worn suspension bushes, or damaged drop links that may not yet have reached MOT failure threshold. On a test drive, listen for any knocking or clonking from the front suspension over speed humps and uneven road surfaces, and pay close attention to any vagueness in the steering, uneven tyre squeal under hard cornering, or pulling to one side under braking, all of which would suggest that the underlying cause of the edge wear has not been rectified. It would be prudent to request evidence of a recent four-wheel alignment and to budget for a matched pair of quality replacement tyres if the existing set is at or near the legal limit. Beyond the recorded advisories, a prospective buyer should focus their physical inspection on areas not fully covered by the MOT test but relevant to a high-voltage electric vehicle of this age and mileage. Listen for any grinding, humming, or uneven resistance from the regenerative braking system and check that the brake discs are free from significant corrosion, as EV brake systems can suffer from low-use corrosion despite the modest annual mileage here. Inspect the underside of the vehicle, paying particular attention to the subframe mounting points, suspension arms, and steering rack boots for any signs of oil leakage, perishing, or surface corrosion, as EVs of this era can sometimes exhibit early underbody oxidation. Finally, verify the operation of all charging equipment, the functionality of the infotainment and driver assistance systems, and request a full diagnostic scan to confirm the absence of any stored fault codes in the high-voltage battery management system, as these would not necessarily appear on a standard MOT test but could indicate emerging issues with the powertrain.