2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · CY62 AAE

The Volkswagen Polo presents as roadworthy following its most recent MOT pass on 7 January 2026 at 98,268 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the recorded history. The January 2026 test came one day after a failure on 6 January 2026 at 98,265 miles, yet the DVSA record shows no defects logged against either outcome. A similar pattern occurred on 10 January 2024, when the car failed and passed on the same day at 82,376 miles with no defects recorded. These paired fail-pass entries suggest administrative or presentation anomalies at the test centre rather than mechanical faults needing correction. Annual mileage has tracked close to typical use for a 14-year-old car. The record shows 82,376 miles in January 2024, rising to 90,644 by January 2025, then 98,268 by January 2026, equating to roughly 7,000 to 8,200 miles per year. No large gaps or sudden accumulation appear between tests. The clean advisory columns across all five entries indicate the tester raised no consumable wear, corrosion, or emissions concerns at the recorded mileages. Given the absence of any logged defects, the buyer should still commission an independent inspection of structural integrity, suspension bushes, brake discs, and exhaust emissions before purchase. The same-day fail-pass pairs in January 2024 and January 2026 warrant a check of the DVSA failure reason codes, since the portal summary lists no defects. Confirming the test centre paperwork will clarify whether these were data errors or withdrawn failures. The low defect history implies previous owners kept basic upkeep current, though the lack of advisories on a 98,000-mile Polo may also reflect tester leniency. A physical check of underbody corrosion and tyre condition remains sensible given the vehicle's age.