VOLKSWAGEN POLO2012 · 1.2L PETROL

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, showing a consistent maintenance trend over the last several years. The most recent inspection on 6 May 2025 at 107,443 miles resulted in a clean pass, indicating that the car currently meets all minimum safety and emissions standards. This success follows a clean pass in April 2024, suggesting that the current owner is proactively addressing mechanical requirements to avoid MOT-related failures. The mileage pattern remains consistent with typical low-use cycles, averaging approximately 7,700 miles per year. There is a notable gap in records between the May 2020 test at 90,353 miles and the October 2021 test at 97,936 miles, which suggests the vehicle sat for over seventeen months. However, since late 2021, the accumulation has been steady, with roughly 1,600 miles recorded between the two most recent annual-style tests. This relatively low annual mileage for a 14-year-old Volkswagen generally reduces the likelihood of catastrophic drivetrain failure or engine fatigue common in higher-mileage examples. While the recent records are clean, a buyer should verify the condition of rubber components and suspension bushes, as these often degrade with age regardless of mileage. The single failure in early October 2021 at 97,936 miles indicates a specific defect that required rectification, though the lack of recurring faults suggests the issue was resolved. Physical inspection should focus on structural corrosion on the sills and rear wheel arches, as these are common points of failure for this generation of Polo. Checking the brake discs for deep pitting or binding calipers will also ensure the clean MOT history reflects well-maintained hardware rather than components that were recently replaced.