2009 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · GF09 ACX

The 2009 Volkswagen Polo demonstrates a wholly stable roadworthiness record. The DVSA test on 15 November 2025 at 96,349 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the four preceding annual tests show identical clean outcomes. This consistent clean sheet signals disciplined upkeep rather than deferred faults. Recorded mileage reflects light use for a vehicle now 17 years old. Between the 18 November 2021 examination at 83,275 miles and the 15 November 2025 test at 96,349 miles, the odometer climbed just 13,074 miles, an average of around 3,268 miles per year. The keeper submitted the car for every test on or near the anniversary date, with no gaps. Such low accumulation suggests careful local commuting or extended periods of storage rather than neglect of statutory checks. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of age-related mechanical and structural items that MOT tests may overlook until critical. The tester flagged no advisories on suspension bushes, coil springs, binding calipers, or brake discs across the record, yet a low-mileage Polo of this vintage can conceal perished rubber mounts and incipient subframe corrosion. Lift the vehicle to probe structural integrity around sills and suspension mounts. The minimal 475-mile increase from November 2024 (95,874 miles) to November 2025 hints at prolonged standing. Examine tyre sidewalls for cracking, verify brake disc condition after forced movement, and test battery and wiper blade resilience before purchase.