2017 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · VW59 BAZ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history indicates a reactive approach to repairs rather than proactive prevention. The most recent test in September 2025 at 61,657 miles showed a pass despite several advisories regarding worn and pitted front brake discs and a defective offside rear tyre. This follows a trend where the owner only addresses components once they reach the point of failure or legal limit, evidenced by the 2022 MOT failure. The mileage pattern is consistent with a nine-year-old vehicle averaging approximately 6,850 miles per year. Between September 2022 and September 2025, the car covered 29,118 miles, representing a steady usage rate of roughly 9,700 miles annually during that specific period. There is no evidence of long periods of standing or erratic mileage accumulation, though the low overall mileage for the age of the car suggests rubber components may age, which explains some of the bushing and wear-related issues seen in the records. A buyer must closely inspect the front suspension assembly, as the tester flagged worn inner arm bushes on both the nearside and offside front in 2024 at 53,153 miles. While these did not cause a failure, repeated bushing wear often leads to steering instability and uneven tyre degradation. The braking system also requires attention, as the pitted and scored discs noted in 2025 suggest the hardware is aging and may require replacement to ensure effective stopping performance. Finally, the nearside rear seat belt, which was flagged for damage in both 2022 and 2023, should be checked to ensure the retraction mechanism functions and the webbing remains sound. Given the history of issues with wiper blades and tyres, a physical inspection should verify that all current consumables have been replaced recently to avoid immediate expenditure upon purchase.