2002 Volkswagen Polo 1.9L Diesel · WA02 UBE

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance trend shows a pattern of deteriorating suspension and structural components. While it passed the latest test in December 2025 at 156,030 miles, the record reveals new faults including a severely deteriorated offside front inner drive shaft CV boot and a failure to resolve recurring corroded coil springs noted in the 2024 test. This suggests that while immediate safety failures are addressed, the underlying chassis-related components are reaching the end of their service life. At 156,030 miles, this 24-year-old Polo has averaged approximately 6,500 miles per year, which is consistent with low-to-moderate annual usage. The data shows consistent operation, with roughly 2,400 miles covered between the December 2023 and December 2024 tests, and another 2,740 miles leading into the 2025 test. This steady mileage accumulation indicates the vehicle is used regularly, though the mechanical wear observed is exacerbated by age-related corrosion. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the lower chassis and suspension assembly. The history flags a serious weakening of the offside front lower suspension arm in 2023, alongside persistent issues with rear axle swivel pins and anti-roll bar bushes. The recurring presence of a brake pad warning light across three consecutive years indicates a lack of proactive maintenance or attention to the braking system. Furthermore, the reported state of the rear exhaust box and the distorted offside front road wheel require verification to ensure structural integrity and wheel safety have not been compromised.