2013 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Diesel · M42 UCA

The Volkswagen Polo presents as roadworthy following its most recent May 2025 pass at 118,953 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the recorded history. The May 2025 test passed with no defects recorded, though the same date also shows a failed attempt with no defects listed, indicating an administrative or procedural rejection rather than a mechanical fault. Prior annual tests in May 2024 at 112,566 miles and April 2023 at 103,672 miles also passed cleanly, showing no escalating wear or recurring advisory pattern. The odometer sat at 103,668 miles for the April 2023 failure and 103,672 for the pass days later, then climbed to 112,566 by May 2024 and 118,953 by May 2025. This equates to roughly 9,000 miles per year, typical for a 2013 car of this class and suggesting consistent private use without standing periods or excessive commercial mileage. The record is sparse and clean, with no advisories on tyres, brakes, suspension bushes, exhaust emissions, or corrosion across any entry. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of structural integrity and underbody corrosion, as the MOT database captures only test-day condition and a clean sheet does not certify absence of developing rust. The twin May 2025 entries at identical mileage warrant a check of the V5C and DVSA portal to confirm the failure was clerical, not a concealed defect. Given the age and 118,953 miles, expect consumable items such as brake discs, coil springs, and wishbone bushes to be nearing replacement even though no tester has yet flagged them.