2014 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · M25 RCO

The 2014 Volkswagen Polo presents a stable roadworthiness trend, with the most recent test on 8 October 2025 at 115,669 miles returning a pass with no defects recorded. A failed entry logged on the same date at identical mileage but with no defects noted points to an administrative or procedural rejection rather than a mechanical fault, and the subsequent pass confirms the vehicle met requirements. Across the prior three years the car cleared every test cleanly, showing no advisories or recorded wear on brakes, suspension, or structure. Annual mileage sits at roughly 9,600 miles, in line with typical use for a twelve-year-old car. The record moves from 90,032 miles at the 19 September 2022 test to 100,699 miles by 4 October 2023, then 107,806 miles on 4 October 2024, and 115,669 miles on 8 October 2025. The accumulation is steady at around 7,000 to 8,000 miles per year with no abrupt jumps or dormant gaps. The DVSA data is sparse in detail, listing no advisories across any entry, which limits insight into consumable condition but suggests no formal concerns were raised by testers. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of the suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the vehicle's age and 115,669 miles of service. The clean MOT history does not rule out developing corrosion on structural members or worn tyres below the legal limit between tests. Verify the 8 October 2025 failure reason at the testing station, as the zero-defect anomaly warrants confirmation it was not a documentation error masking a genuine reject. Given the absence of recorded faults, previous owners appear to have maintained basic statutory compliance, though the lack of advisories means latent wear on drivetrain components and exhaust emissions systems remains unquantified. Physical checks of underbody rust and binding calipers remain prudent before purchase.