2004 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · YC54 YFF

The vehicle is presently considered roadworthy, as the January 2026 MOT at 87,372 miles recorded a pass with no defects; however, the same‑date failure for a split front drive shaft constant‑velocity boot indicates that a known defect remained unresolved, showing the maintenance trend is not improving. The mileage trajectory reflects a low average of about 3,971 miles per year over 22 years, yet the record reveals uneven usage: a jump of 2,737 miles between the December 2020 (73,138 mi) and December 2021 (75,875 mi) tests, followed by an increase of 4,328 miles by January 2024 (84,163 mi), and only 1,112 miles in the final year, suggesting periods of limited use interspersed with more active driving. A buyer should therefore inspect the condition of the front drive shaft constant‑velocity boots for cracks or splits, examine the front suspension bushes, wishbone pins and anti‑roll bar linkages for excessive play, verify the wear and scoring of the front brake discs, check for persistent oil leaks at the front lower area, confirm tyre tread depth meets the 1.6 mm minimum, and look for any signs of structural rust or damage that may have been missed in earlier tests.