2016 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · AF66 HCA

The 2016 Volkswagen Polo presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 23 May 2025 at 85,644 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the prior test on 30 May 2024 at 82,550 miles also passed clean. The vehicle shows no escalating faults across its history, indicating consistent upkeep by previous keepers. Recorded mileage sits at a typical 8,564 miles per year for a ten-year-old car. The gap between the September 2021 test at 63,895 miles and the August 2022 test at 74,348 miles reflects about 10,000 miles in eleven months, a normal use rate. A curious entry appears on 24 August 2022 where the car failed and passed on the same day at identical mileage with no defects listed, likely a DVSA administrative re-test rather than a genuine mechanical fault. The sparse, clean record gives little cause for concern over wear patterns. With no advisories or defects logged across any test, the buyer should still commission a physical inspection of consumable items not always caught at MOT: brake disc thickness, suspension bush condition, and exhaust corrosion. The clean history suggests the previous owners addressed issues before they reached test-fail level. Given the low defect count and ordinary mileage, this Polo shows no red flags for structural or mechanical risk. A pre-purchase check of tyre tread depth and underbody rust remains sensible, but the MOT data alone supports a sound used-car purchase.