2016 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · AF16 HTU

The 2016 Volkswagen Polo presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 3 May 2025 at 36,265 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken sequence of clean results across the available history. Mileage sits low for a ten-year-old car at 36,265 recorded miles, averaging roughly 3,626 miles per year. The records show steady, light use: 26,072 miles on 11 March 2022, 31,423 on 20 March 2023, 34,979 on 22 March 2024, and 36,265 on 3 May 2025. The DVSA log lists a fail and a pass on the same date in March 2022 at identical mileage with no defects cited, which points to an administrative re-test rather than a mechanical fault. Sparse entries and zero advisories across every test suggest the vehicle was kept to a gentle running schedule with no flagged wear. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the low annual mileage may have allowed components to sit unused and degrade from standing. Check subframes and sills for corrosion, as limited winter mileage does not exempt the shell from moisture damage. Verify the exhaust emissions and tyre sidewalls for age-related cracking, since low use accelerates rubber perishing more than tread loss. The absence of recurring faults or structural advisories in the MOT data implies previous owners addressed basic upkeep and avoided deferred consumable replacement. Treat the clean record as a positive baseline, but confirm actual component condition before purchase given the car's long static periods.