2011 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Diesel · DD10 WAL

The Volkswagen Polo presents as roadworthy following its most recent MOT pass on 18 September 2025 at 144,225 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend is stable across the available history, with every test from 2022 onwards resulting in a pass apart from a failed test on 3 September 2025 at 144,212 miles that listed no defects, suggesting an administrative or non-mechanical refusal rather than a fault-driven failure. No recurring advisories or worsening mechanical issues appear in the record. The mileage progression shows typical use for a 15-year-old vehicle. The recorded distance rose from 116,165 miles at the July 2022 test to 127,262 miles in August 2023, then 131,729 miles by September 2024, and 144,225 miles by September 2025. That equates to roughly 9,600 miles per year, consistent with the expected average and indicating no rapid accumulation or prolonged standing. The DVSA data is sparse on faults, with clean results and no flagged consumable wear or structural concerns across the five-year span. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs and calipers given the age and 144,225-mile count, as these components accumulate fatigue absent from an MOT with no advisories. The September 2025 failure with zero defects warrants confirmation that the DVLA system shows a valid pass and no outstanding refusal grounds. Prior owners kept the test record clean with no corrosion, emissions, or tyre-tread failures logged. This implies basic statutory upkeep was met, though the absence of advisories at high mileage does not confirm component condition. A pre-purchase check of underside structural integrity and exhaust condition remains prudent.