2009 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · FN09 GYC

The Volkswagen Polo presents as roadworthy following the most recent test, where it passed with no defects recorded on 31 March 2026 at 47,332 miles. The maintenance trend is stable across the available record, with four consecutive passes between March 2023 and March 2026 and no advisories or mechanical faults flagged by testers at any stage. The recorded mileage shows light use for a 17-year-old vehicle. The odometer rose from 41,559 miles at the 24 March 2023 test to 47,332 miles by 31 March 2026, a total of 5,773 miles over three years or roughly 1,924 miles per year. The clean MOT history with no corrosion, suspension, brake, or emissions concerns suggests the car was kept under sheltered or infrequent use, though the low annual distance may also indicate extended periods standing idle. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of structural integrity and underbody condition, as the MOT record contains no corrosion entries but does not confirm absence of hidden rust on sills or suspension mounting points. The 30 March 2026 failure at 47,329 miles with no defects listed points to an administrative or documentation issue rather than a mechanical fault, resolved by the next day's pass. Given the sparse but clean history, attention should fall on consumable items not captured by MOT: brake fluid age, tyre sidewall cracking from low mileage storage, and perished rubber bushes. The previous owner clearly maintained basic test compliance, but the record alone cannot verify drivetrain health or intermittent electrical faults.