2009 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · LS59 WKT

This 2009 Volkswagen Polo presents a fully clean MOT record with zero defects flagged across all five tests, including the most recent pass on 17 October 2025 at 25,453 miles. That test is now eight months old, so a fresh inspection remains essential, but the maintenance trend is unambiguously stable. No recurring faults, no advisories, and no failures have ever appeared on file. The mileage profile tells a clear story of very light use. The car has covered roughly 8,239 miles over the five-year period from October 2021 at 17,214 miles to October 2025 at 25,453 miles, averaging around 1,648 miles per year. Annual increments have been consistent, with no sudden jumps or suspicious gaps that might suggest odometer tampering or prolonged standing. The 1,438-mile gain between October 2024 and October 2025 is the largest single-year increase in the record, yet still modest by any standard. Despite the clean paperwork, a low-mileage car of this age warrants close physical inspection. Seventeen years of age means rubber suspension bushes, dust boots, and exhaust hoses may have deteriorated through age rather than use. Check the underside carefully for corrosion on subframes, sills, and brake lines, as short-trip driving accelerates moisture-related rust even when mileage stays low. Examine tyre date codes and sidewalls for perishing, since the original or replacement tyres may have exceeded their safe service life regardless of remaining tread depth. The braking system and handbrake mechanism deserve particular attention given the minimal annual mileage. Calipers can seize and discs can surface-corrode on vehicles that rarely reach operating temperature for sustained periods. A road test should confirm that the car tracks straight under braking and that the handbrake holds firmly on a gradient. Overall, the documentary record is as strong as any buyer could hope for, but age-related deterioration remains the primary risk on a car that has spent most of its life doing very little.