2014 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · FP14 ACZ

The vehicle currently maintains a roadworthy status following its most recent MOT pass on 18 December 2025 at 85,683 miles. The maintenance history indicates a stable trend, although the vehicle has consistently undergone failures immediately preceding its passes in the two most recent years. This pattern suggests the previous owner is proactive in rectifying faults once identified by the tester, but may not be performing preventative maintenance on components before they reach a point of test failure. The mileage profile is consistent with a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,140 miles per year. Between the December 2023 test at 70,942 miles and the December 2024 test at 78,383 miles, the car covered 7,441 miles. A similar interval of 7,300 miles was recorded between late 2024 and late 2025. This regularity suggests consistent road use rather than neglect, which generally benefits maintaining mechanical components like seals and brake systems against the degradation often associated with long periods of standing. While the most recent records show no defects, the recurring failures in 2024 and 2025 necessitate a close physical inspection of components that frequently trigger such results. A buyer should specifically examine the suspension bushes and coil springs for signs of perished rubber, as these are common points of failure on the Polo platform. Given the age of the vehicle, checking for surface corrosion on the structural sills and underside brake lines is also essential to ensure the structural integrity remains sound despite the clean recent sheets.