2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · BK62 AEB

The 2012 Volkswagen Polo presents as roadworthy following a passed MOT on 25 March 2026 at 30,652 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend is stable across the available history, with every annual test from 2023 through 2026 returning a pass aside from a failed entry on 24 March 2026 at 30,650 miles that listed no defects, rectified and passed one day later. No advisories or mechanical faults appear on any certificate, indicating the vehicle has not required flagged repair work within the recorded period. Annual mileage sits at roughly 2,189 miles per year against a 14-year lifespan, with the odometer reading 24,870 miles in March 2023, 26,647 in March 2024, 28,829 in March 2025, and 30,652 by March 2026. The low and consistent accumulation points to light use, though such standing time can allow corrosion or perished rubber components to develop unseen. The clean record shows no rapid accumulation or testing gaps, with each examination falling within the standard twelve-month cycle. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the vehicle's age and low-use profile, as MOT passes with zero advisories do not preclude age-related degradation. The unexplained failure on 24 March 2026 with no recorded defect warrants scrutiny of the test centre's documentation to confirm no latent issue such as emissions or structural integrity was briefly present. Prior owners appear to have kept the Polo to a basic annual test standard without deferred consumable neglect surfacing in the data. Verify underbody condition for rust and check tyre sidewall cracking before purchase, since long stationary periods at low mileage often hide these faults from the MOT roller.