2017 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · PL17 LDN

The Volkswagen Polo presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, evidenced by the most recent test on 11 July 2025 at 49,012 miles which returned a pass with no defects recorded. A failed entry exists on the same date and mileage but carried no recorded defects, indicating an administrative or procedural rejection rather than a mechanical fault. Across the prior four years the vehicle passed every test cleanly, showing no advisories on suspension bushes, brake discs, exhaust emissions, or structural integrity. Annual mileage sits at roughly 5,446 miles per year against the car's 2017 build, a low figure for a nine-year-old hatchback. The record moves from 35,044 miles on 8 July 2022 to 40,559 on 7 July 2023, then 44,412 on 5 July 2024, and 49,012 on 11 July 2025. The yearly increments of around 4,000 to 5,000 miles are consistent and show no sudden accumulation or standing gaps. The clean sheet across all entries suggests light use and a previous owner who kept basic upkeep current. With no advisories or recurring faults in the DVLA data, the buyer faces no flagged mechanical risks from the MOT trail. The low mileage and clean history imply consumables such as tyres, wiper blades, and brake pad thickness may simply reflect age rather than wear cycles. A static car can still develop perished rubber or surface corrosion unseen in a pass result. In person, the buyer should confirm tyre sidewall condition and tread depth, check for weeping suspension struts or cracked coil spring paint, and inspect underneath for structural rust on sills and subframes. Verify the brake discs for lip wear and the calipers for free movement despite the clean record. The duplicate 11 July 2025 entry warrants a V5C and DVSA confirmation to rule out a clerical anomaly before purchase.