2018 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · YN18 DYS

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a pattern of reactive rather than proactive care. The most recent test on 21 March 2026 at 55,023 miles passed following a failure just ten days prior. While the immediate issues with the washer fluid and the offside rear tyre were addressed, the record shows a trend of allowing mechanical components to reach a point of failure before intervention, suggesting the owner only attends to faults once they result in an MOT failure. The mileage profile is consistent with an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,900 miles per year. There is a notable gap of 4,662 miles between July 2024 and March 2025, followed by a 9,553-mile stretch leading to the most recent test. This relatively low annual mileage generally reduces wear on the drivetrain, but it explains the perishing issues noted on the offside rear tyre in 2026, as rubber degrades over time regardless of tread depth. A prospective buyer should conduct a close physical inspection of the front suspension geometry and braking system. The July 2024 failure highlighted damaged track rod end dust covers and fluctuating rear service brakes, issues that were likely rectified then, but the buyer must verify there is no play in the steering or further weeping from the boots. Additionally, the pitted front brake discs and thin pads recorded in 2024 suggest the front braking assembly may be nearing the end of its service life, requiring a check of remaining pad thickness and surface condition of the rotors.