2007 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · AD07 ECF

The 2007 Volkswagen Polo presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 24 September 2025 at 125,502 miles passed with no defects recorded, and the three preceding annual tests from October 2022 to October 2024 also passed cleanly. The only blemish is a failed test on 3 October 2023 at 121,256 miles, which the record shows with no defects listed, suggesting an administrative or unrecorded minor cause rather than a mechanical fault, with the car passing eight days later at 121,398 miles. The mileage pattern sits at roughly typical use for a 19 year old car, averaging near 6,600 miles per year. The odometer moved from 109,754 miles at the October 2022 test to 121,398 miles by October 2023, a 11,644 mile jump in one year, then slowed to 124,380 miles by October 2024 and 125,502 by September 2025, adding just over 4,000 miles across those thirteen months. The sparse but clean record gives little evidence of neglect, though the single 2023 failure with no defects logged warrants a check of the original failure reason. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the car's age and 125,502 miles. The MOT history flags no corrosion, exhaust emissions issues, or structural integrity concerns across the timeline, which implies previous owners kept basic upkeep current. Verify the October 2023 failure cause in person, as DVSA data omits the defect, and confirm tyre tread depth and wiper condition despite no advisories being raised.