2010 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · S12 WBW

The vehicle is currently roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, having passed its most recent MOT on 21 January 2026 at 93,042 miles with no defects recorded. This clean result follows a consistent pattern of passing tests over the last few years, suggesting the car is being kept in a condition sufficient for legal road use. The mileage is low for a 2010 model, averaging roughly 5,815 miles per year. The accumulation has remained steady, with a notable increase between November 2020 at 53,627 miles and January 2021 at 66,562 miles, where it covered nearly 13,000 miles in a short window. Other than this period, the usage patterns are light, which typically reduces wear on the drivetrain but can lead to perished rubber components if the car spends long periods stationary. A buyer should pay close attention to the suspension system. The record shows a recurring issue with shock absorbers, starting with light misting on the front units in November 2018 at 36,875 miles and continuing through November 2019. This culminated in a failure on 13 December 2023 at 78,067 miles due to serious fluid leaks in both rear shock absorbers and play in the nearside front anti-roll bar linkage. While these were resolved to pass the test that same day, the history indicates a trend of suspension degradation. The brake performance was flagged as unable to be tested during the December 2023 failure. Although the vehicle passed shortly after, this suggests a temporary mechanical or procedural issue that warrants a physical check of the brake discs and calipers for any signs of sticking or uneven wear. Given the age of the car and the low mileage, checking for chassis corrosion is also advisable, as the MOT record does not explicitly mention structural integrity.