VOLKSWAGEN POLO2011 · 1.2L Petrol

The Volkswagen Polo presents as roadworthy following its most recent MOT pass on 23 February 2026 at 91,623 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the wider record. The vehicle carries no advisories or defects in any test entry from 2024 through to the latest examination. Three tests clustered in early 2026 show two consecutive failures on 7 and 21 February at 91,609 and 91,621 miles respectively, both with no defects recorded, before the pass two days later; this pattern points to administrative or presentation issues at the testing station rather than a worsening mechanical condition. Annual mileage sits at a modest 6,108 miles against the car's 15-year life, with the odometer reading 85,597 miles in January 2024, 87,352 miles in February 2025, and 91,623 miles by February 2026. The record shows clean, low annual accumulation of roughly 2,000 to 4,300 miles per year between tests, with no gaps exceeding thirteen months. Such light use over fifteen years suggests gentle commuting rather than harsh duty, though prolonged standing periods common to low-mileage cars can accelerate rubber perishing and brake corrosion unseen in the bare MOT data. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and subframe mounting points, as the MOT record supplies no advisory detail to confirm freedom from age-related wear. The brake discs and calipers warrant hands-on checks for binding or uneven wear, given the two unexplained February 2026 failures may have involved minor test-line disputes rather than genuine faults. Examine the exhaust system and underbody for corrosion, and verify tyre sidewall condition, since low annual mileage often masks cracking that a pass with no defects will not capture.