2009 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · AV58 VUS

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, showing a consistent maintenance trend over the last three years. The most recent test conducted in July 2025 at 104,840 miles resulted in no defects recorded, indicating that the mechanical and safety components met all DVSA standards. This follows a period of clean passes in 2022 and 2024, suggesting the car has been maintained to a standard that prevents recurring failures. The mileage pattern is consistent with a low-use vehicle of its age, averaging approximately 6,167 miles per year. Between July 2022 at 80,379 miles and July 2024 at 99,434 miles, the car covered roughly 19,000 miles, representing steady but moderate usage. The single failure in July 2023 at 90,911 miles appears to be an isolated incident given the immediate pass on the same day, suggesting the issue was rectified quickly rather than representing a pattern of mechanical neglect. Given the clean history of recent tests, a physical inspection should focus on age-related degradation that MOT tests do not always capture. At 17 years old, the buyer must inspect the chassis for structural corrosion, particularly along the sills and suspension mounting points, where rust often accumulates. The low mileage also necessitates checking the condition of rubber components, such as suspension bushes and brake hoses, as these can perish and crack over time regardless of low recorded mileage.