2016 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · FP66 CXZ

The 2016 Volkswagen Polo presents a stable and consistently clean maintenance trend, with the most recent MOT conducted on 2 September 2025 at 28,583 miles recording zero defects. Every annual test in the available history, stretching back to 20 September 2021 at 17,913 miles, has passed without a single advisory or failure. This unbroken record of first-time passes across five consecutive tests indicates a vehicle that has been kept in sound mechanical order, with no recurring faults, no emerging wear patterns, and no evidence of deferred maintenance. The mileage accumulation tells a clear story of light, steady use. The car has covered roughly 10,670 miles over the past five years, averaging approximately 2,134 miles annually, which is well below the typical UK annual figure of around 7,000 to 8,000 miles for a vehicle of this age. The increments between tests are consistent: 1,746 miles between September 2021 and September 2022, 2,523 miles between 2022 and 2023, 2,799 miles between 2023 and 2024, and 1,746 miles between 2024 and 2025. There are no sudden spikes or suspicious gaps in the odometer record, and the mileage progression aligns logically with the test dates. The low annual distance does raise the possibility of extended periods of standing, which can affect tyre sidewall condition, brake disc surface corrosion, and battery health, but the MOT record itself shows no evidence that these issues have materialised. Despite the clean paperwork, a buyer should still carry out a thorough physical inspection. Low-mileage vehicles that sit for long spells can develop flat-spotted tyres, perished rubber bushes, and surface corrosion on brake discs and suspension components that a single annual MOT may not fully expose. The front lower suspension arms and anti-roll bar links on Mk5 Polos are known to develop play over time, and rear brake calipers can bind on cars that do regular short trips. A test drive over varied road surfaces will reveal any such issues. The exhaust system, particularly the flexi-joint and mounting points, should be checked for early corrosion, as should the underside sills and subframes, which can deteriorate if the car has been stored or used in salted winter conditions. The clean MOT history is genuinely encouraging, but it should complement, not replace, an independent mechanical inspection before purchase.