2014 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Diesel · DA64 MSY

The Volkswagen Polo presents as roadworthy following its most recent test on 30 August 2025 at 143,311 miles, where it passed with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend is stable, with the three most recent annual tests showing clean passes once minor administrative re-tests cleared. No recurring advisories or mechanical faults appear across the five-year record, indicating the vehicle has not exhibited worsening wear patterns in the data supplied. Mileage has accumulated at a typical rate for a 2014 hatchback, rising from 127,653 miles at the April 2023 test to 136,366 miles by April 2024, then to 143,311 miles by August 2025. That equates to roughly 8,700 miles between 2023 and 2024 and about 6,900 miles over the following sixteen months, both below the implied annual average of 11,943. The record is sparse but clean; two early-2024 and late-2025 entries show initial failures with no defects logged, suggesting clerical or presentation errors at the testing station rather than mechanical rejection. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake disc thickness, as the MOT history records no advisories that would confirm these components were examined in depth. At 143,311 miles the drivetrain and steering joints warrant physical checks for play or corrosion despite the absence of flagged faults. Given the lack of recorded structural or emissions concerns, the Polo's history implies conscientious statutory testing rather than deferred consumable upkeep. Verify the two zero-defect failures were administrative, and confirm in person that tyres, wipers, and underbody integrity match the clean documentary trail.