2009 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · FL09 ATN

The 2009 Volkswagen Polo presents a stable and clean roadworthiness profile. The most recent test on 16 October 2025 at 68,581 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken five-year sequence of passes with zero advisories or failures. The maintenance trend shows no degradation and no emerging mechanical concerns across the available record. Annual mileage has remained consistently low for a vehicle of this age. From the 26 October 2021 test at 55,814 miles to the 16 October 2025 test at 68,581 miles, the car covered just 12,767 miles over four years, averaging roughly 3,192 miles per year. The longest gap between tests was the 2022 examination on 4 November following the 2021 test, a span of just over a year. No rapid accumulation or unexplained jumps appear in the data, and the clean sheet across all entries suggests the previous keeper kept the car lightly used and properly presented for each MOT. Given the absence of any flagged defects, there are no recurring faults or structural issues to trace through the history. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of common age-related items not always caught in a pass result. At seventeen years old, suspension bushes, coil springs, and subframe corrosion warrant close examination, particularly if the car has stood for extended periods between use. The brake discs and calipers should be checked for seizure or uneven wear from low-mileage standing, and the exhaust system inspected for internal rot. The clean MOT record implies sound basic upkeep, but low use can mask perished rubber components and flat-spotted tyres that a static test may not reveal.