2010 VOLKSWAGEN POLO1.2L Petrol

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, showing a stable maintenance trend following a period of mechanical instability. The most recent test on 3 July 2025 at 138,524 miles passed with no defects recorded, indicating that the mechanical and safety issues which caused failures in 2023 have been successfully addressed. Since that clean pass, the car has maintained its standard of compliance without further advisories or failures. The mileage pattern is consistent with a typical-use vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 8,600 miles per year. There is a notable gap in usage between October 2023 and July 2024, where the car covered only 47 miles over nine months. This suggests a period of stationary or very limited use. However, the accumulation of 8,000 miles between the July 2024 and July 2025 tests shows the vehicle has returned to regular operation, which places a expected but expected level of wear on the drivetrain and rubber components. A prospective buyer should focus their physical inspection on the areas that triggered the two 2023 MOT failures. While the record does not specify the exact reasons for those failures, the rapid re-testing in September and October 2023 often points to specific component replacements such as bulbs, tyres, or minor emissions issues. Given the vehicle's age and mileage, a thorough check of the chassis for structural corrosion and an inspection of the suspension bushes and coil springs are essential to ensure the recent clean record is not masking underlying age-.