2009 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · RF09 NMK

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but exhibits a worsening trend in reactive-only maintenance rather than preventative care. While it passed its most recent test in October 2025 at 95,265 miles, it had failed just one day prior with a comprehensive list of electrical and mechanical defects. The persistence of an oil leak across both the 2024 and 2025 tests suggests a chronic issue that the owner only addresses when forced by an MOT failure, rather than monitoring the engine during routine servicing. At 17 years old, the recorded mileage of 95,265 miles is notably low, averaging approximately 5,600 miles per year. However, the data shows a significant increase in usage between July 2023 (84,236 miles) and October 2024 (91,407 miles), where the car covered over 7,000 miles in just fifteen months. The low annual mileage likely correlates with age-related degradation, evidenced by the repeated reports of perishing and cracking tyres noted in the 2024 and 2025 records. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the suspension and rubber components. The record flags structural corrosion on the rear axle and the offside rear coil spring as of 2024, which requires close attention to ensure structural integrity has not been compromised. The severely deteriorated offside front drive shaft CV boot identified in 2025 is a critical item that needs immediate replacement to prevent joint failure. Additionally, the history of heavy wear on front brake discs and multiple failures of track rod and anti-roll bar linkages indicates that the front suspension assembly should be checked for play and further perished perished.