2015 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · RX65 UGO

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a reactive rather than proactive approach to repairs. While it passed the August 2025 test at 46,653 miles, this followed a failure on the same day for multiple safety-related defects. The tester flagged thin front brake pads and two front tyres below the legal 1.6mm limit. This suggests the owner only addresses mechanical requirements when prompted by an MOT failure rather than performing routine preventative maintenance. The recorded mileage is significantly low for an eleven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,241 miles per year. There is a notable gap in records between June 2022 and September 2023, where the car covered only 1,205 miles in over fourteen months. This low-use pattern correlates with the recurring issues regarding tyre de-gradation. Between 2023 and 2024, the tester consistently identified perishing, cracking, and worn tyres, which are common symptoms of vehicles that sit stationary for long periods rather than being driven high annual mileage. A buyer should physically inspect the condition of all four tyres, as the repeated failures for perishing indicate the rubber may be aging despite low tread depth. The front brake pads have been flagged as thin in three consecutive years across 2023, 2024, and 2025, indicating a delay in replacing components that could lead to disc scoring or damage. Given the nearside rear reversing lamp failure in 2025, a thorough electrical check of the lighting circuit is necessary to ensure no wiring faults or bulb issues exist beyond a simple replacement.