2024 Volkswagen Polo Life TSI 1.0L Petrol · E6 RUD
2024 Volkswagen Polo Life TSI (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2024. Recorded mileage 136,508 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO LIFE TSI
- Year / Origin
- 2024 · Chelmsford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/09/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/05/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,508 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2024
- Engine
- 999cc
E6 RUD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/08/2025
- 136,508 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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E6 RUD Mileage History
- 26/08/202197,936 mi
- 24/08/2022107,590 mi+9,654 mi
- 29/08/2023118,144 mi+10,554 mi
- 23/08/2024128,139 mi+9,995 mi
- 13/08/2025136,508 mi+8,369 mi
Average of roughly 9,730 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
E6 RUD MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2024 Volkswagen Polo Life Tsi (E6 RUD) between August 2021 and August 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
Buyer's Guide & Inspection Advisory
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Our Verdict
Exercise significant caution before purchasing this specific vehicle. While the MOT history shows no recorded defects, the extremely high mileage for a 2024 model is a major red flag.
Your primary focus should be on why this 2024 vehicle has covered over 136,000 miles in just over two years. Investigate whether this was a high-intensity fleet or taxi use, as this can impact the long-term wear on internal engine components and the suspension.
Request a full service history to see if the maintenance intervals have been strictly adhered to, given the heavy usage. Check for any signs of heavy wear in the cabin, such as seat bolster degradation or steering wheel wear, which should correspond with the high mileage recorded. Negotiate the price downwards to reflect the significant wear and tear expected from such high annual mileage.
Fuel economy for the 1968cc petrol engine will depend heavily on driving style, but expect typical Polo figures for mixed use. As a 2024 model, the tax band and insurance group will be standard for this specification, though high-mileage usage may influence insurance premiums.
Maintenance costs are likely to be higher than average due to the frequency of component replacement required by the high mileage. Expect more frequent visits for consumables like tyres—which is a common failure point for this model—brakes, and suspension components. Estimated annual running costs are higher than a typical Polo due to this intensive usage pattern.
Given the recorded mileage of 136,508, a thorough inspection of the suspension and steering components is essential. Look for signs of premature wear in the bushings and shock absorbers.
While the MOT history shows no defects, pay close attention to tyre tread and condition, as 'tyre' is the top failure reason for this model in our aggregate data. Additionally, inspect the brake discs and pads, as high-mileage vehicles often show significant thinning of these components.
This grey Volkswagen Polo Life TSI has covered 136,508 miles since its first registration in March 2024. This represents an exceptionally high rate of use, far exceeding the model average of 6,806 miles per year. While the MOT records from 2021 to 2025 show no recorded defects, the sheer volume of mileage in such a short timeframe is highly unusual for this vehicle age.
The Volkswagen Polo shows a strong aggregate MOT pass rate of 92.2% across 24,616 vehicles, with tyres being the most common failure point.
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