2015 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · YP65 BXZ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive rather than proactive upkeep. While it passed its most recent test in December 2025 at 72,696 miles, it failed due to an excessively worn offside front inner suspension arm bush and pitted rear brake discs. The recurring nature of the brake disc issues across 2023, 2024, and 2025 suggests the owner consistently delays replacing components until they reach the point of inspection failure. The mileage pattern is consistent with an eleven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,600 miles per year. The data shows steady usage, with roughly 9,000 miles covered between November 2023 and December 2024, and another 10,300 miles covered between December 2024 and December 2025. This regularity suggests the car is used regularly rather than sitting stationary, which often leads to the degradation of rubber components and corrosion on metal surfaces despite the low total mileage. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension, specifically the offside control arm, to ensure the previous failure was properly rectified and not just monitored. The braking system requires close scrutiny as the record shows a history of thin pads, scored discs, and a restricted rear caliper pivot in late 2024. Check for signs of binding calipers or uneven wear on the rotors, as the historical data indicates the system has frequently been operated near its mechanical limits.