2002 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · WA02 AAZ

The vehicle presents a concerning maintenance profile characterized by a trend of reactive repairs rather than proactive upkeep. While the Polo passed its most recent MOT in July 2025 at 145,281 miles, the preceding failure on the same day revealed critical safety and electronic faults. The presence of an ABS warning lamp, SRS airbag fault light, and engine management light indicates significant electronic and mechanical neglect that was ignored until the test. The maintenance trend is unstable, as recurring issues with the exhaust system and oil leaks persist across multiple years without clear of resolution. At 24 years old, the recorded mileage of 145,281 represents an annual average of approximately 6,000 miles, which is consistent with a low-use older vehicle. The data shows a steady progression between tests with roughly 6,300 miles covered between March 2023 and April 2024, and another 3,400 miles between April 2024 and July 2025. This low mileage suggests that the mechanical components are suffering from age-related degradation and perish rot rather than high-frequency wear. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection focusing on the recurring mechanical failures flagged in the history. The persistent oil leak noted since 2024 requires a professional assessment to determine if it is a simple gasket or a more costly seal failure. The 2024 failure involving a leaking servo pipe and thin rear brake pads suggests that the braking system has not been serviced until it reached a point of failure. Furthermore, the noisy offside front wheel bearing reported in 2024 and the consistent exhaust corrosion noted since 2023 indicate that the suspension and exhaust components are only addressed just before they fail an MOT.