2014 VOLKSWAGEN POLO1.2L Petrol

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status despite a history of immediate retest failures. The most recent inspection on 22 September 2025 at 84,634 miles passed with no defects recorded, following an initial failure on the same day. This pattern suggests the owner is proactive in addressing flagged issues immediately to ensure compliance, and the car has consistently maintained a clean record with no advisories across the last three successful tests. The mileage progression remains consistent with typical usage for a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,000 miles per year. Between the November 2023 test at 67,220 miles and the November 2024 test at 74,428 miles, the car covered 7,208 miles. A further 10,206 miles were recorded leading up to the September 2025 test. This regularity indicates a steady driving pattern which generally reduces the risk of accelerated degradation in rubber components or brake systems compared to high-mileage vehicles. While the records show no recurring faults, a buyer should focus their physical inspection on the areas that likely caused the unlisteded retest failures. Given the lack of recorded advisories, the mechanical condition appears well-maintained, but the age of the vehicle warrants a close check of suspension bushes and potential corrosion on the exhaust system. Inspect the brake discs for pitting or binding calipers, as the low annual mileage can sometimes lead to surface rust during periods of inactivity. Ensure the specific components that caused the previous failures were fully rectified and not merely during the subsequent passes.