2012 VOLKSWAGEN POLO1.2L Diesel

The vehicle is currently roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 1 November 2025 at 140,862 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded. While the car failed a test on 10 October 2025, the subsequent pass just three weeks later indicates that any issues were rectified promptly to meet DVSA standards. The mileage pattern is consistent with the age of the vehicle. It has covered approximately 10,062 miles per year over its fourteen-year lifespan. The distance increased steadily from 108,497 miles in July 2022 to 140,862 miles by November 2025. There are no erratic jumps or prolonged periods of inactivity that would suggest hidden degradation from standing. The MOT history is unusually clean for a vehicle of this age and mileage. No advisories for suspension bushes, brake disc wear, or exhaust emissions have appeared in the records since July 2022. This lack of recorded defects suggests a high standard of preventative maintenance or a very light duty cycle. A buyer should still conduct a physical inspection of the underbody for corrosion, as MOT testers do not always flag early-stage surface rust that has not yet compromised structural integrity. Given the mileage exceeds 140,000, checking the condition of the timing belt and water pump is essential, as these service items are not typically captured in a standard MOT test.