2014 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · AJ63 CDU

The 2014 Volkswagen Polo presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 19 December 2025 at 40,670 miles with zero defects recorded. The preceding test on 18 December 2025 at 40,666 miles failed for excessive exhaust carbon monoxide after the second fast idle, indicating a combustion or emissions system issue that was rectified within 24 hours. This rapid resolution suggests the fault was addressed promptly rather than left to deteriorate. The January 2025 test at 38,403 miles flagged worn and pitted front inner brake discs, a consumable wear item that appears to have been replaced before the December retest given the subsequent clean result. Overall, the record shows no recurring structural or mechanical failures, and the trajectory from minor defects to a fully clean pass is encouraging. The mileage profile is notably low for a 12-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,389 miles per year. Between March 2023 at 35,482 miles and January 2025 at 38,403 miles, the car covered roughly 2,921 miles over nearly two years, suggesting very light use or extended periods of standing. The jump to 40,670 miles by December 2025 represents around 2,267 miles in under 11 months, a modest uptick but still well within low-mileage norms. The sparse testing frequency, with gaps of over a year between some tests, is typical for a vehicle driven so little, though it means the MOT record captures only a partial picture of interim condition. A buyer should still inspect the front brake components in person despite the clean December 2025 result, given the pitting advisory noted just 11 months earlier. Check the condition of the front discs and pads for uneven wear or lipping, and verify that the braking system feels free from judder or pulling. The carbon monoxide failure in December 2025, though quickly resolved, warrants a brief examination of the exhaust system for leaks, particularly around the manifold and catalytic converter flange, and a check that the engine management light is not illuminated. With such low annual mileage, inspect the tyres for age-related cracking even if tread depth appears adequate, and assess the suspension bushes and coil springs for deterioration that can occur from prolonged standing rather than use.