2016 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · SN66 NXT

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a pattern of reactive rather than proactive care. While the car passed its most recent MOT test in August 2025 at 41,972 miles, this followed a significant failure that highlighted multiple critical safety-related defects. The trend suggests that mechanical issues are only addressed once they reach a failure threshold, as evidenced by the recurring nature of brake and suspension component faults across the last two years. At 41,972 miles over ten years, the Polo has seen very low annual usage, averaging approximately 4,200 miles per year. There is a notable gap in records between October 2023 and August 2024 where the vehicle covered over 7,000 miles in a short window. While low mileage generally preserves the drivetrain and engine, it often leads to the degradation of rubber-based components and surface corrosion on brake hardware. This environment likely contributed to the failure of the nearside rear tyre with exposed cords and cracking in the August 2025 test. A buyer must carefully inspect the braking system, as the record shows persistent issues with lagging and fluctuating rear brakes in both 2023 and 2025. The front brake discs were flagged for being pitted and scored multiple times, indicating the vehicle may sit for long periods. Furthermore, the anti-roll bar linkage ball joints on both front sides showed play in the latest test, and the buyer should verify these have been replaced to prevent clunking or uneven handling. The tyre pressure monitoring system also requires a functional check as it was a recorded failure point in 2023.