2015 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · WM15 VND

The December 2025 test at 37,975 miles returned a clean pass with no advisories, marking the second consecutive year free of recorded defects. This continues an improving trend since the 2023 inspection at 31,752 miles where both front discs were flagged for pitting and scoring, a condition that had persisted since the 2022 test at 28,022 miles. The absence of those advisories in the last two tests suggests the front discs have either been replaced or the surface corrosion has been machined off, while the offside rear binding noted in 2021 at 26,147 miles has not recurred. Mileage sits at roughly 3,450 miles per year, confirming very light use for an eleven-year-old supermini. Annual increments have remained steady between 2,500 and 3,700 miles since 2018, with no unexplained gaps or sudden spikes that would indicate clocking or periods of intense wear. The test schedule shifted from a June anniversary to a December cycle after the 2019 test at 20,744 miles, but the intervals remain consistent and the recorded figures align with the low-utilisation profile. A buyer should prioritise a thorough brake inspection despite the recent clean sheets. Low annual mileage accelerates disc corrosion and caliper seizure; the historic pitting on all four corners and the previous offside rear binding point to a susceptibility that a fresh MOT pass does not eliminate. Verify that the front discs run true without excessive lip or heat spotting, confirm the rear calipers release fully on a road test, and check the flexible brake hoses for perishing given the age. Suspension bushes and exhaust mountings also warrant attention on a vehicle that spends long periods stationary.