2017 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · CJ17 FHB

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a consistently clean recent history. The most recent inspection conducted on 5 June 2025 at 46,737 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded, indicating currently in good mechanical order. Following a single failure in June 2023, the car has maintained a clean record across three consecutive tests, suggesting that any previous issues were addressed immediately and resolved. The mileage pattern is notably low for a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,200 miles annually. There is a significant gap in usage between July 2022 (19,212 miles) and June 2023 (23,993 miles), where the car covered fewer 5,000 miles in a year. However, usage has increased recently, with 22,744 miles covered in the final two years. This low annual mileage generally reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine components, though it often indicates that rubber components and seals may degrade during periods of inactivity. While the MOT record is clean, a buyer should inspect the vehicle for signs of age-related low-mileage wear. Check for corrosion on the brake discs and seized calipers, as infrequent use can lead to surface rust and uneven wear. Inspect the suspension bushes and tyres for cracking or dry rot, which occurs due to time rather than distance travelled. Given the lack of structural advisories in the history, the chassis appears sound, but a physical check of the underbody remains necessary to ensure no hidden corrosion has developed during periods of standing.