2017 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · FN17 AEU

The vehicle presents a high standard of roadworthiness with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent inspection conducted on 31 January 2026 at 50,386 miles resulted in no defects, indicating the car is currently in good mechanical condition. This follows a period of clean passes in previous years, suggesting that the previous owners maintained the vehicle sufficiently to meet DVSA standards without recurring mechanical failures or structural degradation. At nine years old with 50,386 miles, the Polo has averaged approximately 5,600 miles per year, which is significantly below the national average for a petrol vehicle. The data shows consistent usage patterns, with a gap of 9,327 miles recorded between January 2024 and January 2025. While a failure was recorded on 11 January 2025 at 43,013 miles, the vehicle passed retest just nine days later at 43,083 miles. This suggests a minor, consumable-related issue that was rectified immediately rather than a systemic mechanical fault. Because the MOT history is clean of recurring advisories, a physical inspection should focus on components affected by age rather than mileage. The buyer should specifically check rubber components such as suspension bushes and control arm mounts, which can perish and crack over long periods of low use. Additionally, inspecting the brake discs for surface corrosion or pitting is advisable, as low-mileage vehicles often suffer from oxidation if the brakes are not used frequently enough.