2013 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · KS63 EXM

The Volkswagen Polo presents as roadworthy following its most recent MOT pass on 2 July 2025 at 136,153 miles, with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend is stable on paper, though the test history shows a recurring pattern of initial failures followed by quick passes. On 30 June 2025 the car failed at 136,143 miles with no defects logged, then passed two days later. The same sequence occurred in June 2024: a failure on 12 June at 126,616 miles, then a pass on 18 June at 127,028 miles. This suggests administrative or presentation issues at the testing station rather than progressive mechanical decline. Annual mileage sits at roughly 10,473 miles based on the 136,153 miles recorded against the car's 2013 build. The records show steady use: 114,955 miles in June 2023, 127,028 miles in June 2024, and 136,153 miles in July 2025. That is about 12,000 miles per year between 2023 and 2024, dropping to roughly 9,000 miles over the following year. No standing periods or sudden accumulation are evident. The sparse record carries no advisories across any test, so consumable wear on tyres, brake discs, or suspension bushes was never formally flagged. A buyer should still verify in person that the clean record reflects reality. The back-to-back fail-then-pass results in both 2024 and 2025 with zero defects listed warrant scrutiny of the test station's conduct and the vehicle's true condition at those dates. Inspect the front suspension arms, coil springs, and brake calipers for binding or corrosion that a cursory test might miss. Check the exhaust emissions and structural underbody for rust given the car's age and winter mileage. The absence of advisories across five years does not guarantee fresh tyres or wiper blades, so confirm those consumables before purchase.