2016 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · AY16 NNF

The Volkswagen Polo presents as roadworthy following the most recent test on 4 March 2026 at 119,982 miles, where the tester recorded no defects and issued a pass. The maintenance trend is stable, with no advisories or mechanical faults logged across the available history. The only anomaly is administrative: the car failed on 25 February 2026 at 119,761 miles and again on 27 February 2025 at 109,816 miles, yet the DVSA entries show no defects recorded for either failure, indicating paperwork or presentation issues rather than mechanical condition. Mileage accumulation sits at a typical 11,998 miles per year for a 2016 plate. The odometer moved from 102,011 miles at the 20 February 2024 test to 109,816 miles by 27 February 2025, then to 119,982 miles by 4 March 2026. That is roughly 7,800 and 10,100 miles in successive twelve-month periods, showing consistent use with no standing periods or sudden accumulation spikes. The record is sparse and clean, with no corrosion, suspension bushes, brake discs, coil springs, or exhaust emissions concerns flagged at any stage. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection despite the unblemished test outcomes. The two zero-defect failures suggest the vehicle may have been presented without valid documentation or with minor consumable items the tester would not log as defects, so verify V5C, service history, and tyre tread depth in person. Given the 119,982-mile distance travelled, examine front suspension arms, drivetrain mounts, and brake caliper operation for wear the MOT did not capture. No recurring mechanical trend emerges from the data, and structural integrity has never been questioned. The previous keeper maintained the car to a passable standard, though the duplicated failure entries without faults imply loose workshop discipline rather than neglected engineering.