2014 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · OW11 AMB

The vehicle presents a high level of roadworthiness with a remarkably stable maintenance trend. The most recent inspection conducted on 17 March 2026 at 58,069 miles resulted in a clean pass, indicating that the car currently meets all minimum safety standards. This follows a period of clean passes in the previous three years, suggesting that the owner has maintained the vehicle effectively and addressed any minor issues before they could escalate into significant failures. The mileage profile is notably low for a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,800 miles per year. Between March 2023 at 30,606 miles and March 2025 at 49,981 miles, the car covered nearly 20,000 miles, representing a temporary spike in usage. The single failure recorded on 29 March 2024 at 37,716 miles was immediately rectified by a pass on the same day, which implies a minor consumable failure or a simple adjustment that was resolved quickly, rather than a deep-seated mechanical neglect. Despite the clean MOT history, a buyer must account for the risks associated with low-mileage vehicles that sit idle for extended periods. Low usage often leads to the degradation of rubber components and surface corrosion on braking hardware. A physical inspection should focus on the tyre sidewalls for cracking and the brake discs for signs of heavy pitting or rust from lack of use. Given the age of the Polo, checking the integrity of the underbody and suspension mounting points is also essential to ensure that the low mileage has not masked structural oxidation or perished suspension bushes.