2017 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · AF17 VTC

The Volkswagen Polo presents as roadworthy following its most recent MOT pass on 9 April 2026 at 63,416 miles, with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend is stable across the available history, showing clean passes in 2025 and 2024 alongside the latest result. No advisories or mechanical faults appear in any entry, indicating consistent compliance with test standards over the observed period. Recorded mileage rose from 48,785 on 27 March 2024 to 57,393 on 1 April 2025, then to 63,416 by 9 April 2026. That equates to roughly 8,600 and 6,000 miles per year respectively, close to the 7,046 annual average for a nine-year-old vehicle. The DVSA data is sparse but clean, with no gaps exceeding thirteen months and no rapid accumulation suggesting heavy commercial use or drivetrain strain. Two failed tests on 9 April 2026 and 27 March 2024 show no defects recorded against them, implying administrative or presentational failures rather than mechanical faults. The owner rectified these within the same day to secure passes, which points to clerical issues at the testing station rather than neglected upkeep. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, brake discs, and underbody corrosion given the car's age. The MOT record omits advisories that often precede worn coil springs or binding calipers, so physical checks of structural integrity and exhaust emissions remain prudent before purchase.