2021 Volkswagen Polo United TSI 1.0L Petrol · YA70 CKC

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows the emergence of mechanical wear-related issues. The most recent test in January 2026 at 32,771 miles identified a starting split in the offside front bottom arm rear bush. While this did not result in a failure this time, it indicates that the suspension components are beginning to age and degrade. This follows a relatively clean period in early 2024. The mileage pattern is consistent with low-use for a five-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,500 miles per annum. There is a notable gap of 6,000 miles between the January 2024 test and the December 2024 test, which suggests the car is used regularly. The brief failure in December 2024 at 26,907 miles was due to minor items like flat wiper blades, incorrect headlamp aim, and a TPMS fault, all of which were rectified to pass the re-test the same day. A buyer should specifically inspect the offside front suspension arm to determine if the bushing split has progressed, as this will eventually affect handling precision and cause tyre wear. The previous failure of the tyre pressure monitoring system warrants a functional check of the sensors and wiring to ensure the fault has not recurred. Given the low mileage, the inspector should also check for signs of rubber degradation or minor corrosion on brake components which can occur during long periods of standing despite the low mileage.