2014 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · AE64 TXC

The 2014 Volkswagen Polo presents a stable and clean roadworthiness profile. The most recent test on 18 April 2025 at 66,712 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and this follows three prior consecutive passes with zero advisories. The maintenance trend shows no worsening or recurring faults across the available four-year record. Annual mileage sits at roughly 5,559 miles per year against the vehicle's twelve-year age, marking it as low-use for a supermini. The records show steady, modest accumulation: 48,208 miles in April 2022, 53,939 in April 2023, 60,388 in April 2024, and 66,712 in April 2025. Each year added between 5,700 and 6,600 miles with no gaps or sudden jumps. The DVSA data is sparse on faults but consistently clean, which suggests the previous keeper kept the car lightly used and serviced to a standard that cleared the annual test without flagged wear. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the car's age and likely periods of standing. Low mileage combined with extended idle time can allow corrosion to develop on structural members and brake components even when the MOT shows no advisories. The tester recorded no emissions or exhaust concerns, yet a visual check of underside rust and flexible brake hoses remains sensible. Given the unbroken pass history and low annual use, the Polo reads as a low-risk purchase on paper. Verify the odometer against service stamps and confirm timing belt interval compliance, as the MOT record does not capture internal drivetrain maintenance.