2017 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · DA67 AAE

The vehicle maintains a clean and stable roadworthiness record, having passed its most recent MOT on 20 May 2025 at 101,248 miles without a single advisory or failure. This indicates a high standard of preventative maintenance and suggests the previous owner addressed potential issues before they reached the point of test failure. The single failure recorded on 20 May 2024 at 85,146 miles appears to be a clerical or administrative anomaly, as the vehicle passed just three days later with no defects noted, implying no mechanical repairs were actually required to achieve compliance. The recorded mileage of 101,248 miles over nine years averages approximately 11,250 miles per annum, which aligns with typical usage patterns for a vehicle of this class. The data shows a consistent accumulation of mileage between 2022 and 2025, with a notable jump of roughly 16,000 miles between May 2024 and May 2025. This steady usage profile suggests the car has been used regularly for commuting or longer journeys rather than sitting idle, which often helps prevent the issues associated with long-term storage, such as seized brake calipers or perished rubber seals. Prospective buyers should focus their physical inspection on high-wear components that are approaching their service limits due to the six-figure mileage. While the MOT history is exceptionally clean, it does not account for the condition of the timing belt, clutch, or dual-mass flywheel, which are critical service items for this engine configuration at this mileage. Check the suspension bushes and ball joints for any play that may have developed since the last test, and verify the thickness of the brake discs and pads to ensure they have sufficient material remaining for the coming year. A test drive should confirm the absence of drivetrain vibrations and verify that the gearbox shifts smoothly through all gears.