2014 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · PO64 WWM

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but shows a worsening trend in mechanical and component degradation. While it passed its most recent MOT on 13 May 2026 at 91,397 miles, this followed a significant failure involving seven defects. The transition from a clean record in May 2025 to a multi-point failure in 2026 suggests that components are reaching the end of their service life and only addressing issues as necessitated by test failures rather than performing preventative maintenance. The mileage pattern is consistent with a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,600 miles per year. There is a gap of roughly 3,300 miles between the July 2024 test at 82,159 miles and the May 2025 test at 85,441 miles, followed by a more active 5,956 miles in the final year. This low annual usage has not prevented the natural aging of rubber components and metal surfaces seen in the recent inspection results. A buyer must prioritise a thorough inspection of the front suspension and braking system. The recent failure flagged a nearside front suspension arm ball joint with play and front brake discs that are worn and pitted. These issues, combined with the 2024 failure for imbalanced rear brakes, indicate that the braking and steering geometry require immediate attention. The presence of a corroded exhaust and a leak at the flexi suggests the exhaust system is beginning to fail structurally and will likely require replacement soon to avoid further failures.