2020 Volkswagen Polo Match EVO 1.0L Petrol · SH70 TSU

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive repairs regarding critical safety components. While the most recent test in December 2025 at 33,647 miles passed, it followed a failure just two miles prior. That failure identified significant issues including both fractured rear coil springs and defective windscreen wipers. The transition from failure to pass in the re-test suggests the previous owner only addressed faults when necessitated by the MOT testing process, rather than performing preventative maintenance. At 33,647 miles over six years, the Polo has covered significantly low mileage, averaging approximately 5,600 miles per annum. This pattern is consistent across the records, moving from 19,964 miles in late 2023 to 26,029 miles in late 2024. However, the low mileage correlates with the degradation of rubber components. The record highlights this through the recurring cracking and perishing of tyres noted in both 2024 and 2025, indicating the vehicle has likely sat for long periods, causing the rubber to age despite low tread wear. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the rear suspension to ensure the replacement coil springs were fitted correctly and have not perished. Given that both rear springs failed simultaneously in 2025, the shock absorbers and mounting points should be checked for leaks or wear. The tyres remain a primary concern; the history shows a persistent issue of sidew cracking across multiple years which suggests they are structurally unsound regardless of remaining depth. Additionally, verify the wiper blade tension and arm condition, as these were flagged as points of failure in the most recent testing cycle.