2014 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · FD14 XJC

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance history reveals a consistent pattern of reactive rather than proactive ownership. The most recent test on 11 December 2025 at 62,949 miles resulted in a pass following an initial failure for insufficient windscreen washer fluid. This follows a long-term trend where the car consistently fails on minor electrical and consumable items before being immediately rectified. While the mechanical integrity appears stable based on the clean passes, the recurring failures suggest that the owner only addresses defects when necessitated by the annual testing process. At approximately twelve years old, the recorded mileage of 62,949 miles is significantly low, averaging roughly 5,200 miles per year. This low usage typically implies less wear on the drivetrain and engine, but the data shows a notable gap in testing frequency between July 2020 and December 2021. The vehicle covered only 8,834 miles in those seventeen months. Such periods of low mileage can sometimes lead to issues like flat-spototted tyres, degradation of rubber seals, and corrosion of brake components, which are not fully captured by the MOT record alone. A buyer should conduct a close inspection of the braking system and tyres, as the history shows significant neglect in these areas. In June 2019 at 27,516 miles, the tester flagged front brake pads and discs as being significantly and obviously worn, alongside multiple tyres being under the legal limit. Even in December 2022 at 49,602 miles, all four tyres failed again for being below 1.6mm. While the current pass is clean, the pattern indicates the owner waits until components reach failure before replacement. Additionally, the repeated failures of the registration plate lamps and headlamps across multiple years warrant a thorough check of the wiring loom and bulb sockets to ensure no intermittent electrical fault is present.