2014 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · W33 EBM

This vehicle is currently roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent MOT on 11 March 2026 at 48,967 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded. While the car failed a test two days prior on 9 March 2026, the record lists no specific defects for that failure, suggesting a clerical error or a minor issue resolved immediately. The mileage is exceptionally low for a twelve year old vehicle, averaging roughly 4,081 miles per year. The distance covered between tests has remained consistent, with a steady increase from 32,481 miles in March 2023 to 48,967 miles in March 2026. This pattern indicates regular, light use rather than long periods of stagnation, which typically reduces the risk of seized calipers or perished rubber seals. The MOT history is unusually clean, showing no advisories or failures related to suspension bushes, coil springs, or brake discs over the last four years. Such a void of recorded faults is rare for a vehicle of this age. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on components that often degrade regardless of mileage, specifically checking for chassis corrosion and the condition of the tyre sidewalls for age-related cracking. Given the lack of documented mechanical wear, the primary concern is whether the previous owner performed preventative maintenance that simply didn't trigger an MOT failure. Verify the service history for oil changes and timing belt intervals to ensure the engine has been maintained despite the low annual mileage.