2014 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · AE14 AOP

The 2014 Volkswagen Polo presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 23 February 2026 at 78,462 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the four preceding annual tests from February 2023 to February 2025 also passed clean. The record shows no advisories, no corrosion flags, and no recurring mechanical faults across the examined period. Annual mileage sits at a typical level for a twelve-year-old car. The odometer moved from 63,089 miles at the February 2023 test to 78,462 miles by February 2026, an average of roughly 5,124 miles per year against a lifetime mean near 6,538. The sparse but clean history shows no rapid accumulation or unexplained gaps; the single 2023 duplicate entry (a fail then pass on the same day at identical mileage) reflects an administrative retest rather than a mechanical defect. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection despite the clean MOT trail. The absence of advisories means suspension bushes, coil springs, brake disc wear, and underbody structural integrity were not flagged, but twelve years of age invites latent corrosion and perished rubber that a test bay may miss on a dry February morning. Prior owners clearly kept basic statutory upkeep current, with no skipped tests or neglected consumables appearing in the data. Verify service history and check for intermittent electrical faults or worn drivetrain mounts not captured by MOT scope before purchase.