2018 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · AE18 MFU

The Volkswagen Polo presents a stable maintenance trend, passing every MOT test without a single defect or advisory recorded. The most recent examination on 3 June 2025 at 72,019 miles yielded a completely clean bill of health, indicating no immediate mechanical or structural faults at that time. This unblemished record suggests the previous owner addressed wear items promptly before they escalated into failures. The mileage accumulation tells a more nuanced story. Between the July 2021 test at 17,044 miles and the June 2025 test at 72,019 miles, the annual mileage increased steadily from roughly 9,500 miles to nearly 19,000 miles per year, reflecting a shift toward heavier, likely motorway-dominated use. However, a significant anomaly exists in the data. The vehicle recorded 72,019 miles in June 2025, yet today, over a year later in July 2026, the odometer still reads 72,019 miles. This indicates the car has stood stationary for at least twelve months, which raises concerns about deterioration from lack of use rather than wear from driving. A buyer must inspect the consequences of this prolonged inactivity. Tyres will likely exhibit flat-spotting or perished sidewalls from remaining under load in one position for a year. Brake discs will almost certainly suffer from surface corrosion, leading to binding calipers or judder until the rust wears off. Suspension bushes and coil springs may have deteriorated from sitting compressed. Check thoroughly for structural rust on the underbody and around the sills, as a stationary vehicle traps moisture rather than allowing airflow to dry out road spray. Verify the exhaust system for internal condensation corrosion and test the battery, which will likely be deeply discharged from standing idle.