2016 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · SF16 BPB

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a recent pass, but the records indicate a worsening trend regarding suspension integrity. While the car passed in June 2026 at 86,651 miles, it failed immediately prior due to multiple suspension defects. The tester identified a worn offside front suspension arm bush, a significantly split rear bush, and worn bushes on both front shock absorber mounts. This shift from a clean record in 2025 to multiple failures in 2026 suggests that rubber suspension components are now reaching the end of their functional life. The mileage pattern is consistent with a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,665 miles per year. The data shows steady usage, moving from 20,158 miles in 2019 to 86,651 miles in 2026. There are no significant gaps in testing that would suggest long periods of standing, though the accumulation of nearly 18,000 miles between the 2024 and 2026 tests shows a slight increase in annual use which likely correlates with the accelerated wear observed on the chassis components recently. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front and rear suspension to ensure the repairs made after the June 2026 failure were executed professionally. The history shows previously pitted brake discs in 2021 and recurring uneven tyre wear in 2020 and 2024, which indicates potential alignment issues or neglected geometry settings. Focus on checking for play in the new shock absorber mounts and checking the bushings for any further tearing, as these areas have proven to be points of failure for this specific vehicle.