2004 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · AF54 SOE

The Volkswagen Polo presents as roadworthy following its most recent MOT pass on 22 July 2025 at 67,378 miles, with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend appears stable across the three years of available history, as every pass and fail entry shows a clean result with no advisories or mechanical faults raised by testers. The recorded mileage of 67,378 miles against a 2004 build date equates to light use of roughly 3,063 miles per year. Between the 3 May 2023 test at 63,941 miles and the 13 May 2024 pass at 66,073 miles the car covered only 2,132 miles, then added a further 1,305 miles to the July 2025 test. Such low annual accumulation suggests extended standing periods, though the sparse record gives no evidence of neglect or rapid wear cycles. The repeated fail entries on 9 May 2024 and 22 July 2025 at 66,072 and 67,378 miles respectively carry no recorded defects, indicating administrative or presentation failures rather than mechanical rejection. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs and subframe corrosion, as the MOT data alone offers no visibility of latent wear hidden by clean certificates. Given the vehicle's age and low mileage, prolonged inactivity likely affected rubber components and brake calipers more than drivetrain parts. Verify the condition of tyres, wiper blades and underbody structure in person before purchase, since the official record confirms roadworthiness but discloses no detailed component assessment.