2018 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · 6 JCP

The 2018 Volkswagen Polo presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 20 October 2025 at 38,041 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken sequence of clean results across every annual examination since the vehicle's early life. Mileage accumulation has been consistently low for an eight-year-old car. The record shows 10,011 miles at the 21 October 2021 test, rising to 16,478 by 19 October 2022, 21,735 by 20 October 2023, 26,022 by 18 October 2024, and 38,041 by 20 October 2025. That equates to roughly 4,755 miles per year, with the largest single-year jump of just over 12,000 miles occurring between October 2024 and October 2025. No test gaps appear in the data, and every entry shows a pass with no advisories. Given the absence of any flagged defects across five consecutive tests, the previous owners appear to have maintained the vehicle to a standard that avoided even minor consumable wear notifications such as tyre tread or wiper blade replacements. A clean MOT history at low mileage suggests light use rather than deferred maintenance, though long periods of standing can still allow corrosion or perished rubber components to develop unseen. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, and underbody structural integrity, as the MOT record does not capture gradual deterioration below test thresholds. Verify the stated 38,041 miles against service invoices, and confirm the 2025 mileage surge reflects genuine use rather than a corrected odometer discrepancy.