2015 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · YS64 VCV

The 2015 Volkswagen Polo maintains a stable roadworthiness status, passing its most recent MOT on 20 March 2026 at 93,106 miles. The maintenance trend shows a pattern of minor, recurring consumable wear rather than escalating mechanical failures. The sole advisory from the latest test flagged an Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on the edge, indicating ongoing alignment or suspension geometry issues rather than a sudden structural defect. While the vehicle consistently passes, the persistent nature of tyre wear advisories suggests the previous owner deferred basic wheel tracking and tyre replacements until the components reached the legal minimum. The mileage accumulation aligns closely with typical usage for an 11-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 8,464 miles per year. The record shows consistent annual testing without significant gaps. Between the December 2023 test at 76,868 miles and the April 2025 test at 85,386 miles, the car covered 8,518 miles over a 16-month period. The subsequent jump to 93,106 miles by March 2026 represents 7,720 miles in 11 months, confirming the vehicle remains in regular daily use rather than standing idle for long periods. A buyer should closely inspect the front suspension components and wheel alignment. The December 2023 test at 76,868 miles flagged worn suspension arm pins and bushes on both front corners, and the January 2023 failure at 68,304 miles noted deteriorated anti-roll bar ball joint dust covers on both sides. Although the suspension bushes passed without excessive movement in 2023, the recurring tyre wear advisories on the inner and outer edges strongly suggest these worn components have misaligned the front end. The brake pads were noted as wearing thin in April 2025, so checking the remaining pad material and the condition of the brake discs for scoring is advisable. Finally, inspect the headlamp lenses for misting, a defect first flagged in early 2023, to ensure the seals have not deteriorated further and allowed moisture ingress.