2021 Volkswagen Polo United EVO 1.0L Petrol · SB70 EXR

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the most recent MOT history indicates a worsening trend in mechanical maintenance. While the car passed its test on 12 January 2026 at 50,629 miles, it failed just five days prior due to significant braking issues. The tester flagged the offside rear service brake for excessive fluctuation and failing to meet adjustment requirements. This suggests that the braking system was neglected until the point of failure and was only repaired sufficiently to secure a passing certificate. The mileage pattern is consistent with a five-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 10,000 miles per year. The car recorded 36,517 miles in January 2024 and 47,695 miles in January 2025, with an additional 2,934 miles covered before the January 2026 test. This steady accumulation suggests regular road use rather than long periods of standing, which generally benefits the health of seals and mechanical components but explains the standard wear on consumable parts noted in the record. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the braking system to ensure the offside rear issue has been fully rectified. The 2024 advisory regarding thin front brake pads, followed by the 2026 mechanical failure, indicates a pattern of reactive maintenance where parts are replaced only when critical. Inspect the brake discs for thinning or scoring and check the calipers for sticking. Additionally, the inoperative windows noted in the January 2026 test require verification to ensure the motors or regulators have been properly replaced.