2016 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · FM65 RRU

The 2016 Volkswagen Polo presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, evidenced by the most recent MOT pass on 3 June 2025 at 72,236 miles with no defects recorded. Prior tests show clean results across the board, with the only blemish being a failed test on 4 June 2024 at 66,498 miles that the DVSA logged with no defects recorded, followed by a pass the next day at identical mileage. This pattern indicates no escalating mechanical concerns and no recurring advisory items across the five-year history reviewed. Annual mileage averages around 7,224 miles, consistent with typical use for a ten-year-old vehicle. The records show steady accumulation: 50,282 miles in May 2022, 59,493 miles in May 2023, 66,498 miles in June 2024, and 72,236 miles by June 2025. No abrupt jumps or stagnant periods appear. The sparse but clean record gives limited insight into wear cycles, though the absence of advisories on brakes, tyres, suspension bushes, or corrosion across all tests suggests the previous keeper kept basic upkeep current. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection despite the clean sheet. The 4 June 2024 failure with zero defects recorded points to an administrative or emissions-readiness issue rather than a mechanical fault, but the rapid retest implies the owner resolved it without parts replacement. Given the car's age, examine coil springs, subframe corrosion, and brake disc wear that a no-advisory test may overlook if within tolerance. Verify the 2024 failure cause via the full DVSA certificate rather than relying on the summary. Check underneath for structural rust and test drive for binding calipers or worn suspension bushes. The low annual mileage means components may show age-related perishing over high-mileage fatigue, so scrutinise rubber mounts and exhaust hangers closely.