2017 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · AY17 GUS

The 2025‑09‑26 MOT at 102,058 miles recorded a pass with no defects, confirming that the vehicle remains roadworthy and that the maintenance record shows a stable trend, despite two earlier administrative failures that listed no mechanical faults. The mileage trajectory since the 2017 registration shows an average annual increase of roughly 12,800 miles, slightly above the typical 11,300‑mile benchmark for a nine‑year‑old Polo. The jump from 70,432 miles in September 2023 to 89,194 miles by early October 2024 represents a 19,000‑mile accumulation over 13 months, suggesting a period of intensified use or longer intervals between tests, while the subsequent 7‑mile rise to the October 2024 pass indicates regular, low‑kilometre operation thereafter. A buyer should therefore concentrate on the suspension system – inspecting bushes, coil springs and shock absorbers for wear or corrosion – and verify the condition of the brake discs and calipers, which are prone to wear at this mileage. Given the vehicle’s age, a thorough check for structural rust on the chassis, wheel arches and underbody is advisable, as is an assessment of the exhaust system and any previous advisories, even though the latest test listed none.