2009 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · WJ59 AJO

The vehicle's current roadworthiness stands in question, as the most recent MOT test on 2025-09-11 at 101,830 miles was marked as PASSED, but this status has been challenged by a series of failures recorded between 2023 and 2024. The failure on 2023-12-07 indicates that while the chassis and brake discs were not seriously weakened, they exhibited pitting or scoring that required inspection. This suggests a potential trend of worsening mechanical condition, as the same component failed again in 2024-09-16, confirming that the brake discs and suspension arms were not adequately maintained or repaired between 2023 and 2024. The lack of a single, clean MOT in the late 2020s implies that basic upkeep was skipped during this period, leading to the accumulation of wear on critical parts. Regarding the mileage pattern, the vehicle is approximately 17 years old with 101,830 miles, which is low for its age but the record shows rapid accumulation of wear. The gap between the 2023-12-07 and 2024-09-16 MOTs is significant, with the first failure occurring at 82,508 miles. This suggests that the vehicle was likely driven for a long time without a fresh MOT, allowing the engine and suspension to deteriorate. The fact that the first MOT was passed at 101,830 miles but then failed again at 82,508 miles indicates that the vehicle has experienced a significant loss of roadworthiness due to neglect of maintenance rather than a single catastrophic failure. A buyer should inspect the vehicle in person to identify the specific structural risks and recurring faults. The most critical issues are the brake discs and suspension arms, which have been flagged as worn and pitted multiple times. Since the brake discs were inspected in 2023-12-07 and 2024-09-16, they must be checked again in 2026 to confirm if the wear is still present or if the discs have become excessively worn. The suspension arms, particularly the ball joints and bushings, were also flagged as not preventing dirt ingress, indicating potential corrosion or lack of bushings. A thorough inspection is required to assess the structural integrity of the chassis and the condition of the suspension components, as the history of multiple failures suggests that these parts could be the cause of the current poor roadworthiness.