2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · FJ62 VCY

The 2012 Volkswagen Polo presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 12 January 2026 at 96,361 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken sequence of clean results across the available history. Annual mileage sits at roughly 6,883 per year against the vehicle's 14-year life, which is typical for the age. The records show steady accumulation: 72,774 miles in April 2022, 73,379 by March 2023, 85,525 in March 2024, 91,914 in January 2025, and 96,361 in January 2026. A minor gap appears between the April 2022 and March 2023 tests, but the 605-mile rise that year indicates the car saw little use during that period rather than any lapse in testing discipline. The DVSA data itself is sparse on faults, with every entry listing no advisories or defects. Given five consecutive passes with no advisories, prior owners appear to have kept basic upkeep current and avoided deferred consumable replacement. The absence of flagged items such as worn suspension bushes, corroded structure, or failing emissions means no recurring mechanical trend is visible in the record. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of common Polo wear points not always caught in a pass test. Check front coil springs and lower arm bushes for age-related cracking, examine brake discs and calipers for lip wear or seizing after the low-mileage 2022 to 2023 period, and inspect sills and subframe for incipient rust given the vehicle's 14-year age. Confirm service history independently, as the MOT alone verifies roadworthiness on the test day, not interim maintenance.