2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · YP62 CHF

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a shift towards suspension-related wear. While the most recent test in October 2025 at 91,446 miles passed, it introduced new advisories for worn suspension arm bushes on both the nearside and offside front. This follows a period of clean records between 2022 and 2024, indicating that aged rubber components are now reaching the end of their service life. The mileage pattern remains consistent with a 14-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,500 miles per year. Between October 2023 and October 2025, the car covered 12,276 miles, which represents a steady rate of use. The brief gap in October 2022, where the car failed at 75,803 miles due to a fractured coil spring and an illegal-minimum tyre, was immediately rectified, as the vehicle passed a re-test just six days later. A physical inspection should focus on the front suspension geometry to assess the extent of the bushing play noted in the 2025 test. Worn bushes can lead to handling instability and uneven tyre wear, which aligns with the recent advisory for the nearside rear tyre being near the legal limit. The buyer should also inspect the front coil springs for any signs of corrosion or stress, given the previous failure of that component in 2022.