2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · MF62 GTY

The vehicle currently maintains a roadworthy status, evidenced by a clean pass in the most recent October 2025 test at 69,944 miles. This result indicates a stable maintenance trend, as the mechanical issues identified in previous years have have been addressed. While the history shows intermittent minor failures, the lack of any defects in the latest inspection suggests the vehicle is currently being kept up to a functional operational standard. At 14 years old, the recorded mileage of 69,944 miles is significantly low, averaging approximately 5,000 miles per year. The usage pattern appears consistent between 2021 and 2025, with annual intervals of roughly 3,000 to 4,000 miles. This low annual mileage typically reduces the wear on the engine and drivetrain components, though it often increases the risk of age degradation in rubber-based components and fluids due to stationary periods rather than mechanical friction. A buyer should focus physical inspection on the suspension components following the October 2024 failure at 66,163 miles. The tester flagged a severely deteriorated offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover alongside both front tyres worn to the legal limit. While these were rectified, the low mileage of the car necessitates a close check for cracking or perished rubber bushings and boots, which occur regardless of distance driven. You should also verify that the owner has monitored the alignment, as the uneven tyre wear noted in 2024 suggests a potential geometry issue that could prematurely exhaust future tyres.