2014 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · PO64 WWX

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, but the history reveals a reactive approach to maintenance rather than preventative. While it passed its most recent test in September 2025 at 90,649 miles, this followed a significant failure just one day prior involving multiple mechanical defects. The trend shows a pattern of allowing braking and suspension components to deteriorate until they reach the point of legal failure. This suggests the owner only addresses repairs when strictly necessitated by the MOT tester, rather than performing routine interval inspections. The mileage pattern is consistent with a twelve-year-old Volkswagen Polo, averaging approximately 7,500 miles per year. Between the 69,326 miles in September 2023 and 90,649 miles in September 2025, the car covered over 21,000 miles. This steady accumulation indicates the vehicle is used regularly, which is generally beneficial for rubber components and seals, yet the rate of use correlates with the accelerated wear seen on the braking system noted in the recent records. A buyer must closely inspect the front suspension and braking system. The September 2025 test flagged both front shock absorbers for misting oil and identified worn inner suspension arm bushes. Although these were listed as advisories, misting indicates the beginning of seal failure which will eventually require damper replacement. The braking system shows a history of neglect, moving from thin pads in 2024 to significantly worn discs and insufficient parking brake efficiency by 2025. You should verify that the front discs and pads have been recently replaced and that the parking brake mechanism remains effective after its previous binding issues. The exhaust system also requires attention as the central front section was flagged as insecure during the 2025 failure. While this was secured for the subsequent pass, the presence of such faults often points to corrosion on the mounting brackets. Given the previous issues with perishing tyres in 2023, the age of all rubber components should be checked for sidewall cracking, as low annual mileage can lead to material degradation before tread wear.