2009 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · AC58 MBO

The Volkswagen Polo presents a currently roadworthy status, having passed the most recent MOT test on 14 January 2026 at 101,825 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend appears stable across the supplied history, with every annual examination either passing cleanly or failing on administrative grounds rather than mechanical fault. The two failures recorded on 12 January 2026 and 3 January 2025 both show zero defects listed, indicating the vehicle was presented again days later and passed without rectification, a pattern consistent with documentation or submission errors rather than latent mechanical risk. Mileage sits at 101,825 miles against a 2009 build, an average of roughly 5,990 miles per year. The record shows 90,124 miles at the 9 January 2024 test, 95,490 at both January 2025 entries, and 101,825 at the January 2026 tests, equating to around 5,300 to 6,300 miles annually with no abrupt jumps. Low annual use for a 17-year-old car suggests prolonged standing periods are plausible, though the clean test outcomes give no evidence of neglect in the recorded window. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the vehicle's age and the likelihood of moisture ingress during low-use intervals. The absence of advisories across all three years means corrosion, exhaust emissions, and structural integrity were not flagged by testers, but DVSA sheets do not capture every latent fault. Prior to purchase, verify the reason for the two zero-defect failures with the selling garage and confirm the odometer reading matches the logged 101,825 miles. The previous owner kept the car to a consistent testing schedule with no recorded consumable or mechanical defects, implying basic statutory upkeep was met if not demonstrably proactive.