2018 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · FL18 EYD

The Volkswagen Polo presents a currently roadworthy status following the August 2025 test at 22,504 miles, where the vehicle passed with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend is stable across the three years of available history, with every pass and fail showing a clean defect sheet. The record shows no advisories, no corrosion, and no mechanical faults flagged by testers at any stage. Annual mileage sits at roughly 2,800 miles per year against an eight-year-old car, a low figure that points to light use or extended standing periods. The odometer moved from 16,454 miles in July 2023 to 19,598 miles by July 2024, then to 22,504 miles by August 2025. The sparse, clean record gives little insight into wear patterns, though low running often masks degraded rubber components and flat-spotted tyres from disuse. The repeated fail-pass pairs on 25 July 2024 and 7 August 2025, both with zero recorded defects, suggest administrative or presentation issues at test rather than mechanical failure. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, brake calipers, and underbody structural integrity given the car's age. Standing time raises the risk of perished seals and shallow brake disc corrosion not captured in a clean MOT. Verify the reason for the two failed tests with DVSA, as the absence of defects is unusual. Check tyre sidewalls for cracking and confirm fluid intervals were kept despite low mileage. The vehicle looks sound on paper, but physical verification remains essential before purchase.