2016 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · WR16 UTB

The vehicle presents a generally stable maintenance profile, passing its most recent MOT on 14 January 2026 at 53,261 miles with only a minor advisory for worn and pitted rear brake discs. This indicates the braking system is functional but approaching a point where disc replacement will likely be required in the near term. The overall trend across the record is one of consistent, low-mileage use with no major mechanical failures, suggesting the car has been driven gently and kept in reasonable condition. At roughly 5,326 miles per year, the annual mileage is notably low for a ten-year-old supermini. The record shows a steady but gradual accumulation, moving from 36,408 miles in August 2022 to 41,324 miles by August 2023, then reaching 49,199 miles in January 2025, and finally 53,261 miles in January 2026. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden jumps in the odometer, which supports the likelihood of regular, short-trip local use rather than long periods of inactivity or recent high-mileage clocking. A prospective buyer should pay close attention to the front suspension and braking components during any physical inspection. The January 2025 test flagged worn rear bushes on both the nearside and offside front lower suspension arms, a common wear item on VW Group small cars that can cause vague steering and uneven tyre wear if left unaddressed. The repeated advisory for worn and pitted rear brake discs, appearing in both the 2025 and 2026 tests, suggests the rear braking hardware has been deteriorating steadily and may require disc and pad replacement sooner rather than later. The tyre condition advisories noted in the August 2022 test, including a worn offside front tyre and a perishing nearside rear tyre, point to a pattern of basic consumable upkeep being overlooked at that time. While the subsequent tests show no further tyre-related defects, a buyer should still carefully inspect the current tyre sidewalls for age-related cracking, particularly if the car has been sitting stationary for extended periods given its low annual mileage. A thorough underbody inspection for corrosion around the suspension mounting points and rear brake components is also advisable before purchase.