2016 VOLKSWAGEN POLO1.2L Petrol

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, showing a consistent pass record over the last four years. The most recent MOT conducted on 31 July 2025 at 97,069 miles resulted in a pass with no recorded defects, despite an initial failure on the same day. This immediate rectification suggests a minor or easily resolved issue that was addressed promptly before the re-test, as no specific faults were listed in the failure report to warrant deeper mechanical concern. The mileage accumulation is remarkably consistent for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,700 miles per annum. Between the July 2022 test at 62,769 miles and the August 2024 test at 87,343 miles, the car covered over 24,000 miles, showing steady usage. The subsequent interval of 10,000 miles between August 2024 and July 2025 indicates the vehicle has remained in regular use, which often helps prevent the degradation of rubber components associated with long periods of standing. Because the MOT history is clean of recurring structural corrosion or persistent mechanical failures, a physical inspection should focus on standard wear and tear associated with the 100,000-mile threshold. A buyer should examine the condition of the suspension bushes and coil springs, as these often begin to fatigue at this mileage level. Checking the brake discs for uneven pitting and inspecting the calipers for seized pistons is also prudent, though the record does not indicate any binding issues or thinning material.