2014 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · OB02 ARB

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, evidenced by a clean pass in the most recent MOT test on March 2026 at 84,659 miles. This result follows a period of consistent passing over the previous three years, indicating that the car currently meets minimum safety and environmental standards. The absence of recorded defects in the three most recent inspections suggests that the previous owners have addressed necessary maintenance before issues could escalate into test-day failures. The mileage pattern remains consistent with low-intensity usage for a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,000 miles annually. Between April 2024 and March 2026, the car covered 8,559 miles, while the interval between the 76,100 mile reading in 2024 and the 2025 test saw 2,671 miles. This low annual mileage typically mitigates mechanical wear on the drivetrain and engine components, though it can sometimes lead to the degradation of rubber seals and hoses if the vehicle sits stationary for extended periods. While the recent history is remarkably clean, the buyer should note the failure on April 24, 2023, at 74,327 miles, which was immediately rectified to achieve a pass. Since the specific reason for that failure is not detailed in the summary, a physical inspection should focus on common Volkswagen failure points for this era, such as suspension bushes and coil spring corrosion. Given the age of the vehicle, checking the structural integrity for mounting rust and the condition of the brake discs and calipers is prudent, as these components do not always trigger an MOT failure until they reach a critical state of wear.