2009 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Diesel · GU09 KXW

The vehicle is presently road‑worthy, having passed its most recent MOT on 15 July 2025 at 87,293 miles with no recorded defects. The earlier failure on 15 November 2023, which listed multiple safety‑critical items, was remedied before the subsequent tests in October 2024 and July 2025, both of which returned clean passes. This pattern indicates an improving maintenance trend rather than a deteriorating one. Mileage has risen from 66,814 miles on 16 November 2022 to 73,082 miles on 15 November 2023 – an increase of 6,268 miles in twelve months – then to 81,899 miles on 31 October 2024 (+8,817 miles) and to 87,293 miles on 15 July 2025 (+5,394 miles). The average annual accumulation of roughly 5‑9 thousand miles is low for a seventeen‑year‑old car, suggesting light use and no prolonged periods of inactivity that could hide hidden wear. A prospective buyer should verify that the front tyre ply exposure noted on 15 November 2023 has been fully resolved; fresh tread depth and uniform wear are essential. Headlamp aim, flagged as too low on both sides at the same test, must be checked and, if necessary, adjusted to meet 4.1.2 (a) standards. The off‑side mirror damage recorded on the same date should be inspected for structural integrity and proper mounting. The anti‑roll bar linkage dust‑cover condition, also cited on 15 November 2023, warrants a visual check to ensure the covers now prevent dirt ingress. Confirm that a compliant fuel‑cap sealing device is fitted, as the missing cap was a failure point. While brakes and suspension have not been flagged, a thorough inspection of brake discs, pads, calipers and suspension bushes is prudent to rule out latent wear that may not have surfaced in the MOT record.