2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Diesel · J257 LRL

The Volkswagen Polo presents as roadworthy following its most recent MOT pass on 11 March 2026 at 105,367 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the recorded history. The test on the same date at 105,363 miles produced a failure with no defects logged, a clerical or administrative rejection rather than a mechanical fault, immediately rectified by the passing test four miles later. Prior annual tests in March 2025, February 2024, and February 2023 all passed with no advisories, showing a clean continuous record over the last four years. The mileage rose from 78,872 in February 2023 to 85,245 in February 2024, then 97,560 in March 2025, reaching 105,367 by March 2026. That equates to roughly 7,500 miles per year, consistent with the vehicle's 14-year age and typical use. No rapid accumulation or standing gaps appear in the data. The DVSA entries are sparse and entirely free of recorded wear items, corrosion, or emission concerns across the period. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the car's age and the absence of any advisory history that might mask gradual degradation. The lack of flagged structural integrity or exhaust issues suggests no prior owner neglected core upkeep, though the 2026 administrative fail hints at loose test-house process rather than owner fault. Verify underbody condition and tyre sidewall age in person before purchase.