2016 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · RF66 UJB

The 2016 Volkswagen Polo presents a solid mechanical picture following its clean MOT pass on 4th June 2026 at 47,237 miles, just thirteen days ago, with zero defects recorded. The maintenance trend is clearly improving. A failed test on 30th November 2024 at 41,065 miles flagged a missing nearside front wheel fixing, excessively worn front suspension arm rear bushes on both sides, and a worn offside rear brake disc. The follow-up pass on 2nd December 2024 at the same mileage confirms those specific defects were rectified within 48 hours, suggesting a prompt, targeted repair rather than neglect. The subsequent two years of clean passes reinforce a stable, well-maintained trajectory. The mileage profile is notably low for a ten-year-old supermini. Covering just 47,237 miles over roughly ten years equates to approximately 4,724 miles annually, well below the UK average. The record shows a steady accumulation pattern: 31,351 miles in November 2022, 35,971 miles in November 2023, then a slightly steeper jump to 41,065 miles by late 2024, representing around 5,100 miles in that final twelve-month window. No anomalous gaps or sudden spikes appear in the data, and the mileage progression is entirely plausible for a lightly used urban or short-journey vehicle. Despite the low mileage, the November 2024 failure exposed front suspension wear that is unusual at such modest figures. Excessively worn inner suspension arm rear bushes on both sides at 41,065 miles points to either defective components or sustained use on poorly surfaced roads. A prospective buyer should physically inspect the front lower suspension arms, checking for play in the bushes and any cracking in the arm housings, and verify that the nearside front wheel fixings are present and torqued correctly. The offside rear brake disc was flagged as worn and pitted during the same period, so the rear braking assembly warrants a close inspection for disc thickness, lipping, and any signs of binding calipers that could indicate a developing seizure risk. Given the vehicle's age, a thorough underbody examination for corrosion on suspension mounting points, subframes, and brake pipe runs is advisable, as low-mileage cars left standing for extended periods can develop surface corrosion that compromises structural integrity over time.