2007 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · AF57 OTG

The Volkswagen Polo presents as roadworthy following its most recent pass on 27 September 2025 at 105,664 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the recorded history. Every completed test returned a clean result with no defects or advisories logged. The pattern shows a recurring same-week fail-and-pass cycle in two consecutive years, which points to administrative or presentation issues at the testing station rather than any underlying mechanical fault. The odometer sat at 86,144 miles for the September 2023 test, rose to 98,615 miles by October 2024, and reached 105,664 miles by September 2025. That equates to roughly 12,000 miles in the first interval and 7,000 in the second, both above the lifetime average of 5,561 miles per year. Low overall mileage for a 19-year-old car suggests extended periods of standing, yet the recent annual use has been moderate. The DVSA record itself is sparse, carrying no advisories on corrosion, suspension bushes, brake discs, or exhaust emissions at any stage. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of structural integrity and underbody condition given the vehicle's age and likely idle spells. Standing time accelerates perished rubber components, seizing calipers, and subframe corrosion that a pass with no defects recorded will not capture. The twin fail-pass entries on 1-2 October 2024 and 22-27 September 2025 warrant confirmation that neither involved concealed rectification, since the failure lines list no defects. Previous keepers cleared every test without flagged wear on tyres, wiper blades, or consumables, implying basic upkeep was at least adequate. The absence of recurring advisories shows no worsening mechanical trend. Treat the clean sheet as a positive but verify in person before purchase.