2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · ND12 AEV

The vehicle currently maintains a roadworthy status with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent MOT test conducted on 10 November 2025 at 115,747 miles resulted in no defects, indicating that the previous mechanical issues have been successfully rectified. While the car suffered failures in 2023 and 2024, the subsequent clean passes suggest the owner is proactive in addressing identified faults before testing deadlines. The mileage pattern remains consistent with a 14-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,268 miles per year. Between the November 2023 and November 2024 tests, the car covered 6,652 miles, while an additional 6,216 miles were recorded between the 2024 and 2025 tests. This steady annual accumulation suggests regular use rather than long periods of stagnation, which generally helps prevent the premature degradation of rubber components and brake seals. A buyer should focus their in-person inspection on the specific components that caused the failures in November 2023 and 2024, as the provided record does not detail the exact reasons for those declines. Given the age of the Polo, a thorough check of the chassis for structural corrosion around the suspension mounting points is essential. The buyer should also inspect the brake lines and check for play in the control arm bushes, as these are common points of failure on Volkagens exceeding 100,000 miles.