2010 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · J30 LBK

The vehicle presents as mechanically stable with a consistent record of roadworthiness. The most recent test on 17 September 2025 at 92,191 miles resulted in a clean pass with no defects or advisories recorded. This follows a trend of clean passes dating back to August 2023, suggesting the car is currently well-maintained and free of immediate MOT-level failures. The mileage is notably low for a 2010 model, averaging roughly 5,762 miles per year. The distance covered between tests has remained steady, with 4,720 miles added between September 2024 and September 2025, and 2,633 miles between August 2023 and October 2024. This consistent usage pattern suggests the car has not suffered from prolonged periods of standing, which often leads to seized calipers or perished rubber components. A single failure occurred on 7 September 2022 at 79,605 miles, though the record shows no specific defects listed for that failure, and the car passed nine days later at 79,608 miles. This indicates a minor or quickly rectified issue. The absence of any advisories regarding suspension bushes, coil springs, or brake disc corrosion over the last four years is unusual for a vehicle of this age and implies a high standard of preventative care. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on areas the MOT tester might overlook, such as the condition of the cambelt and water pump, as these are time-sensitive components regardless of the low mileage. Checking for signs of slow leaks from the engine seals and inspecting the tyre brands and depths will confirm if the previous owner maintained the same rigour with consumables as they did with the official annual tests.