2016 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · AF16 CBY

The Volkswagen Polo presents as roadworthy following a clean pass on 4 March 2026 at 48,331 miles, with the maintenance trend stable across the recorded history. The most recent test showed no defects, though the vehicle failed two days earlier on 2 March 2026 at 48,310 miles with no defects formally recorded, a pattern consistent with an administrative or documentation rejection rather than a mechanical fault. Prior annual tests passed without advisory or failure entries. Annual mileage sits low for a ten-year-old car. The record shows 37,076 miles in February 2023, 40,847 in February 2024, 44,983 in February 2025, and 48,331 by March 2026. That equates to roughly 3,900 to 4,350 miles added each year, well below the national average. The sparse, clean MOT history gives little evidence of neglected consumables or deferred structural repair, though low use can mask perished rubber components and corrosion from prolonged standing. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the vehicle's age and low annual movement. Damp storage or infrequent use often accelerates subframe corrosion and causes caliper seizure without triggering MOT advisories in a clean record. The unexplained fail on 2 March 2026 warrants confirmation of the test centre's reason, as a no-defect failure suggests a logbook or identification discrepancy rather than wear. Absent any flagged exhaust emissions, tyre, or structural integrity concerns, the Polo's documented history supports a sound used purchase pending in-person verification.