2017 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · FR57 AAA

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a successful MOT test on 23 March 2026 at 48,300 miles. The overall maintenance trend appears stable, though the record shows a pattern of immediate failures followed by successful passes. In both March 2025 and March 2026, the car failed its initial test only to pass again a few days later. This suggests that minor, easily rectified defects were addressed quickly by the previous owner rather than indicating a deep-seated mechanical failure. The mileage profile is notably low for a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,367 miles per year. There is a significant gap in recorded data between the October 2023 test at 31,722 miles and the March 2025 test at 36,854 miles, during which the car covered only 5,132 miles in over seventeen months. While low mileage generally reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine, long periods of inactivity between tests can sometimes lead to the degradation of rubber-based components like suspension bushes or the corrosion of brake calipers due to lack of use. A buyer should physically inspect the components that caused the recent failures, as the record does not specify the exact reasons for the initial rejects. Given the low mileage, check for flat spots on the tyres or surface rust on the brake discs which occurs with age rather than distance. Examine the underside for signs of structural corrosion and the condition of control arm bushings to ensure the low-usage pattern has not resulted in neglected preventative maintenance during the stationary periods.