2004 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · AF54 TKZ

The Volkswagen Polo presents as roadworthy following its most recent MOT pass on 9 October 2025 at 120,438 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the last three years. The October 2025 test recorded a fail and a pass on the same day at identical mileage, with no defects listed against either outcome. This pattern repeats the 19 October 2024 test, where a fail at 119,341 miles and a pass at 119,345 miles occurred on the same date with no advisories or defects noted. The vehicle cleared the 10 October 2023 test at 118,358 miles cleanly. At roughly 22 years old the Polo shows 120,438 recorded miles, an average of about 5,474 miles per year, which is low for its age. Between October 2023 and October 2024 the car covered only 987 miles, then just 1,093 miles to October 2025. Such limited annual use over a long period suggests extended standing times rather than regular daily running. The DVSA record is sparse and clean, carrying no advisories for corrosion, suspension bushes, brake discs, exhaust emissions, or structural integrity across any entry. The same-day fail-and-pass entries with zero recorded defects imply administrative or presentation issues at the testing station rather than mechanical faults needing correction. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of the underbody and sills for structural rust, given the vehicle's age and low-use profile that can mask moisture-related corrosion. The braking system, coil springs, and suspension bushes warrant hands-on checks for binding calipers or perished rubber, as MOT cleanliness at this mileage does not confirm component condition after two decades of service.