2015 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · SL15 KAO

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend indicates a shift toward reactive rather than proactive upkeep. The most recent MOT test in April 2023 at 81,739 miles passed with only an advisory for a perishing offside rear tyre. This represents an improvement over the March 2022 test where the car failed on multiple safety-critical items. While the vehicle is currently legal, the history of failures suggests a period where necessary repairs were deferred until the annual inspection forced them. At 81,739 miles over 11 years, the Polo averages approximately 7,400 miles per year, which aligns with typical low-intensity usage patterns. The data shows a significant gap in records between February 2021 and March 2022, where the vehicle covered over 11,000 miles in just thirteen months. However, since the April 2023 test, the vehicle has covered only 6,700 miles in three years. This suggests the car may have been sitting stationary for long periods recently, which can cause rubber components and tyres to suffer from dry rot rather than mechanical wear. A buyer should specifically inspect the front suspension components, as the 2022 failure highlighted an excessively worn offside front lower suspension arm rear bush. Although this was rectified to pass the subsequent test, checking for play or uneven tyre wear on the opposite side is essential. The recurring issues with tyre condition and perishing across 2022 and 2023 indicate that the previous owner neglected basic consumable maintenance. Given the age and the report of cracking rubber, a full inspection of the current tyre sidewalls is required to ensure they are not structurally compromised despite having sufficient tread depth.