2017 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · DP17 HVH

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, evidenced by the most recent MOT pass on December 16 2025 at 86,095 miles. While the record shows immediate failures preceding the passes in the last two years, the vehicle ultimately cleared testing with no recorded defects. This pattern suggests that the owner addresses identified faults promptly to rectify issues rather than allowing mechanical or structural degradation to persist over time. The usage pattern remains consistent with a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,500 miles per annum. Between the December 2023 test at 57,093 miles and the December 2024 test at 71,500 miles, the car covered 14,407 miles, while another 14,592 miles were clocked in the following year leading to the most recent test. This steady accumulation indicates regular road use, which is generally beneficial for maintaining components like brake seals and suspension bushings that can seize up during long periods of stagnation. Because the MOT history does not list specific defect codes for the failures, the buyer must investigate if these failures were likely related to minor consumable items such as light bulbs, wiper blades, or minor exhaust leaks. The lack of recurring advisories across the last three years suggests the structural integrity and major mechanical components are currently in good condition. A physical inspection should focus on verifying the state of the suspension rubber and the wear on the brake discs, as the vehicle is now approaching the 90,000-mile threshold where more significant wear typically becomes apparent.