VOLKSWAGEN POLO2012 · 1.2L PETROL

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a clean mechanical record over the last three years. The most recent inspection conducted on 21 October 2025 at 100,128 miles passed with no defects or advisories, indicating that the car currently meets minimum standards. This progression suggests that the owner has proactively addressed any emerging issues before they resulted in a failure in subsequent tests. The mileage pattern is consistent with a 14-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,152 miles per annum. Between November 2023 and November 2024, the car covered 5,740 miles, while the interval between November 2024 and October 2025 saw a further 5,559 miles. This steady usage suggests regular short to medium trips which is often more beneficial for rubber components and brake systems than the degradation caused by long periods of stationary storage. The only fault noted in the history occurred in December 2021 at 82,937 miles, where the tester flagged a light oil mist on the nearside rear shock absorber. The fact that this issue did not reappear in the 2022, 2023, 2024, or 2025 tests indicates the seal was either replaced or did not progress to a failure. A buyer should still perform a physical inspection of that specific shock to ensure no new leakage has developed and should check the chassis for structural corrosion, which is common on Polos of this era despite a clean MOT history.