2005 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · AD05 KOV

The Volkswagen Polo presents as roadworthy following its most recent MOT pass on 8 December 2025 at 107,703 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the recorded history. The tester recorded no defects at that test. Prior to this, the vehicle failed twice on administrative grounds rather than mechanical faults, on 6 December 2025 at 107,639 miles and on 26 November 2024 at 96,523 miles, both followed within days by passes with no defects listed. This pattern shows no worsening mechanical condition and no recurring advisories across the three-year span. The odometer reads 107,703 miles against a 2005 build, equating to roughly 5,129 miles per year. That is low for a 21-year-old car. The records show light annual use: 94,551 miles in March 2024, rising to 96,523 by November 2024, then 107,639 by December 2025. The jump of about 11,000 miles in the final year is the largest in the data, yet still modest. Sparse entries and clean sheets mean we cannot chart consumable wear such as tyres or brake discs from the MOT alone. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake calipers given the vehicle's age and the long standing periods implied by low mileage. Drivetrain mounts and exhaust hangers often degrade from disuse as much as from miles. The two failed tests with zero defects suggest documentation or presentation issues at the centre rather than owner neglect of mechanics, but the absence of advisories means corrosion and structural integrity were either sound or not flagged. Given the clean record and stable trend, the Polo looks competently kept for its age. Verify the 2024 and 2025 failures were clerical, and check for structural rust underneath before purchase.