2021 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · PF21 FFL

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a recent decline in preventative component attention. While the Polo passed its latest test in July 2025 at 46,257 miles, it suffered a failure just three days prior. The tester identified worn bushes on both the nearside and offside front inner suspension arms alongside a defective front windscreen wiper. The rectification of these faults before the passing test indicates the owner responded to the MOT failure requirements. The mileage pattern remains consistent with a five-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,250 miles per year. Between the July 2024 test at 29,107 miles and the July 2025 test at 46,120 miles, the car covered 17,150 miles. This acceleration in usage suggests more intensive recent driving rather than long periods of standing, which explains the premature wear on rubber-based suspension components like the bushes flagged in the recent inspection. A buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension to ensure the reported bushes were replaced with quality parts. Wear on inner arm bushes often indicates the start of a degradation cycle that can progress to excessive movement if not monitored, affecting steering precision and tyre wear. Additionally, the wiper blade assembly and motor should be checked for proper operation, as the previous failure noted poor visibility and smearing. Given the last MOT was conducted nearly a year ago, the vehicle is now due for a new test, which should be prioritized to catch further wear on the chassis or braking system.