2020 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · PN70 VUD

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend indicates a recent shift toward reactive rather than proactive care. While it passed its most recent test in August 2025 at 16,560 miles, it failed just one day prior at 16,557 miles due to a fractured offside rear coil spring, defective front wipers, and worn tyres. This failure suggests that the owner only addressed mechanical faults once forced by a test failure rather than performing routine preventative maintenance. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a six-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,760 miles per year. The data shows consistent low-interval usage, moving from 11,029 miles in 2023 to 13,822 miles by late 2024. While low annual mileage generally reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine, the long periods of standing can lead to secondary issues such as flat-spotting, seizing of brake components, and degradation of rubber parts like the wipers seen in the recent failure. A buyer must personally inspect the suspension assembly to ensure the fractured offside rear coil spring was replaced correctly without affecting adjacent components. The August 2025 failure also highlighted front tyres being worn on the edges, which often indicates an incorrect wheel alignment or worn suspension bushes that remain unaddressed. Given the low mileage, the inspector should also check for brake disc surface corrosion or seized calipers, as these are common in vehicles that sit for extended periods.