2016 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · AL04 AAR

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status with a clean mechanical trend following a minor setback. The most recent inspection on 19 November 2025 at 13,636 miles passed with no recorded defects, indicating the car currently meets the minimum safety standards. This follows a period of clean passes in 2022 and 2024, suggesting that the owner has addressed necessary repairs promptly to maintain a valid certificate. The mileage data reveals a significant discrepancy in usage patterns. Between November 2022 and November 2024, the vehicle covered 28,501 miles, which represents a standard usage rate. However, between the November 2024 test and the 2025 test, the mileage dropped from 77,872 to 13,636 miles. This impossible figure suggests either a clerical error in the DVSA database or a tampered odometer. If the 13,636 mile figure is accurate, the car has sat stationary for vast majority of its life, which contradicts the previous high-mileage entries. A buyer must inspect the vehicle for signs of age-related degradation despite the low mileage. The failure on 22 November 2023 at 60,462 miles indicates a specific fault that required rectification, though the subsequent pass shows the issue was resolved. Long periods of inactivity often lead to perished rubber components, such as suspension bushes and tyre sidewalls, as well as brake calipers seizing due to rust or surface corrosion on the discs. A physical inspection is required to verify the actual mileage against the wear on the pedals, steering wheel, and tyre treads to ensure the vehicle has not been misrepresented.