2010 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · RF59 OAG

The most recent MOT on 2025‑09‑22 at 109,564 miles recorded a pass, yet the tester flagged an inoperative registration plate lamp, a worn front Macpherson strut pin/bush and a deformed integral body sill. The preceding test on 2025‑09‑17 at 109,504 miles had failed because of rear brake imbalance, the same lamp fault, strut wear, a slightly distorted rear wheel and tyre damage. The rapid re‑test within five days removed the failure items but left the advisories unchanged, indicating a stable rather than improving maintenance trend. The vehicle is roadworthy but carries persistent wear items that merit close scrutiny. Mileage progression shows roughly 6,800 miles per year over the car’s 16‑year life, a typical figure for its age. Gaps in the record are most evident between 2014 and 2019, when mileage jumped from 42,493 to 82,419 miles over two years, suggesting periods of low utilisation or missed tests. From 2021 onward the interval between MOTs stabilised at roughly annual, with mileage increments falling to 2,800–5,500 miles per year, reflecting reduced usage or deliberate spacing of inspections. The data set is otherwise continuous and provides a reliable mileage timeline. A buyer should inspect the rear brake system for imbalance, verify the registration plate lamp operation, and examine the front Macpherson strut bushes for excessive play. The rear wheel and tyre condition need checking for distortion and cracking, while the body sill deformation should be assessed for corrosion or structural compromise. Also review the front shock absorbers for fluid leaks, brake discs and pads for wear, anti‑roll bar dust covers, and CV joint gaiters for ingress of dirt. These components have appeared repeatedly in the MOT history and represent the most likely sources of future failure if not addressed.