2017 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · CU67 XDS

The Volkswagen Polo presents as roadworthy following the most recent MOT pass on 11 February 2026 at 40,887 miles, with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend is stable across the available history, showing no recurring advisories or failures beyond a single anomalous rejection the day prior. Mileage sits low for a 2017 registered car at 40,887 miles, averaging roughly 4,543 miles per year. Annual increments stayed consistent: 31,909 miles in March 2023, 34,892 by March 2024, 37,926 in February 2025, and 40,882 at the February 2026 failure. The clean record with no corrosion, brake, or suspension flags implies light use and likely careful storage, though standing periods can hide perished rubber bushes or flat-spotted tyres not captured in a pass. The 10 February 2026 failure at 40,882 miles listed no defects, suggesting an administrative or documentation issue rather than mechanical fault, resolved by the next day's pass. A buyer should still verify the test certificate authenticity and confirm no concealed rectification work occurred between the two dates. Given the sparse and clean MOT data, in-person checks should target common low-mileage Polo weaknesses: suspension bushes for cracking from age rather than wear, brake discs for corrosion after standing, and underbody structural integrity for moisture trapped during storage. The record itself shows no urgent mechanical risks.