2016 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · SY16 PFG

The 2016 Volkswagen Polo currently holds a valid MOT pass certificate dated 20 February 2026, recorded at 76,819 miles. The maintenance trend over the past two years shows a clear improvement. The February 2024 test at 66,081 miles resulted in a failure for a fractured offside front coil spring, rear brake pads below 1.5 mm, and a minor exhaust gas leak. All three of these significant mechanical and structural defects were rectified before the car passed a retest on the same day. The following year, in February 2025 at 71,754 miles, the vehicle passed with zero defects, indicating a period of strong upkeep. The most recent test in February 2026 passed again, though the tester issued an advisory for a worn nearside front tyre. This suggests the owner is addressing major safety-critical faults but may be allowing basic consumable wear to approach the legal limit between services. The mileage accumulation is consistent and typical for a ten-year-old vehicle. Between the February 2024 test at 66,083 miles and the February 2025 test at 71,754 miles, the Polo covered 5,671 miles in twelve months. The following year, from February 2025 to February 2026, the mileage increased by 5,065 miles to reach the current 76,819 miles. This steady annual usage of roughly 5,000 to 5,700 miles points to regular daily driving rather than long periods of inactivity, which reduces the risk of deterioration from standing, such as flat-spotted tyres or moisture ingress into mechanical components. A buyer inspecting this Polo in person should focus on the front suspension and braking system. The fractured offside front coil spring flagged in February 2024 is a serious structural failure that demands close visual inspection of both front coil springs for any signs of corrosion, cracking, or sag. The nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust joint was also flagged as failed in the initial February 2026 attempt, meaning the protective cover is compromised. This component requires inspection for excessive play and ingress of road grit, which accelerates joint wear. The rear brake pads were replaced after being found below 1.5 mm in 2024, so checking the current thickness of both front and rear pads and the condition of the brake discs for lipping or scoring is essential. The minor exhaust leak noted in 2024 was repaired, but the exhaust system, particularly the flexible section and mounting points, should be checked for fresh corrosion and gas tightness. Finally, the advisory on the nearside front tyre edge wear suggests possible tracking or suspension geometry issues, so the entire tyre sidewall and inner edges should be examined for uneven wear patterns.