2001 Volkswagen Polo 1.6L Petrol · FN51 CDK

The 2001 Volkswagen Polo presents a stable roadworthiness trend, passing its most recent MOT on 13 June 2025 at 168,629 miles with no defects recorded. The test one day earlier, on 12 June 2025 at 168,624 miles, returned a failure with no defects listed, indicating an administrative or presentational rejection rather than a mechanical fault. Across the five tests from June 2022 to June 2025, the vehicle cleared each examination without advisories, showing no worsening or recurring mechanical concerns. Annual mileage sits at a typical level for a 25-year-old car. The record shows 157,316 miles on 20 June 2022, rising to 160,914 on 1 June 2023, 164,162 on 14 June 2024, and 168,629 on 13 June 2025. That equates to roughly 3,800 miles per year over the logged period, below the lifetime average of 6,745, suggesting lighter recent use. No gaps exceed twelve months and the clean pass history points to consistent testing discipline by the previous keeper. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and subframe mounting points, as a quarter-century body can harbour corrosion unseen in an MOT lane without advisories. Brake discs and calipers warrant checking for binding or uneven wear despite no tester flags. The absence of recorded faults does not exempt the car from age-related degradation of rubber components and exhaust hangers. Given the sparse but clean record, verify the 12 June 2025 failure reason with DVSA paperwork before purchase. Confirm service history matches the low recent mileage and inspect underneath for structural rust around sills and suspension turrets.