2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Diesel · SO61 ABZ

The 2012 Volkswagen Polo presents a stable roadworthiness trend. The most recent test on 17 January 2023 at 144,422 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and every prior test in the supplied history also passed cleanly. No advisories or mechanical faults appear across the five entries, indicating consistent compliance with MOT standards over the observed period. Annual mileage averages around 10,300 miles, which is typical for a 14-year-old car. The records show a steady accumulation: 82,541 miles in February 2018, 97,871 by April 2019, 118,120 in November 2020, 129,400 in December 2021, and 144,422 by January 2023. A notable gap exists between the 2018 and 2019 tests, where the vehicle covered roughly 15,000 miles in just over a year, but no failures or advisories resulted. The clean sheet across all dates suggests the previous owners kept basic statutory maintenance current. With no corrosion, suspension bushes, brake discs, or exhaust emissions issues flagged, the MOT record alone reveals no recurring mechanical risks. The absence of advisories means the tester found no minor consumable wear requiring near-term attention at each examination point. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection before purchase. At 144,422 miles, components such as coil springs, binding calipers, and structural integrity beneath sills and arches warrant hands-on checks the MOT may not expose between tests. Verify service history independently, as the clean MOT trail confirms legal compliance but not proof of routine fluid or timing belt intervals.