2016 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · OV66 HOJ

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a consistent history of clean passes. The most recent MOT test conducted on 29 August 2025 at 49,749 miles resulted in no defects recorded, indicating that the car currently meets all minimum safety standards. This follows a successful pass in September 2024, suggesting that any mechanical issues identified during the failure earlier that same year were addressed promptly and the vehicle has been maintained in good order since. The mileage pattern is notably low for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,000 miles per year. Between September 2022 at 36,301 miles and the August 2025 test at 49,749 miles, the car covered 13,448 miles, maintaining a consistent trend of light usage. This low annual mileage typically reduces wear on high-stress components like the engine and gearbox, though the frequency of use can sometimes lead to the degradation of rubber-based suspension components and brake hoses if the vehicle sits stationary for extended periods. Despite the clean recent records, a physical inspection should focus on components susceptible to age rather than just mileage. A buyer should check for brake corrosion or seized calipers, as low-use vehicles often suffer from surface rust on the discs. Inspect the suspension bushes and coil springs for cracking or perished, which occurs over a decade regardless of distance driven. Since the record shows no structural advisories for corrosion, a visual check of the underside and sill arches remains a necessary step to ensure no hidden rust has accumulated since the last test.