2017 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · RO17 UOV

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a clear improving maintenance trend. The most recent inspection conducted on 25 July 2025 at 74,732 miles resulted in no defects, indicating that all mechanical and structural components currently meet minimum legal standards. This follows a period of clean passes in the previous years, suggesting that the current ownership has maintained the vehicle to a standard that avoids recurring de-regulation failures. The mileage pattern remains consistent with a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,300 miles per annum. Between February 2022 at 37,280 miles and February 2023 at 49,678 miles, the car covered over 12,000 miles, representing a higher-than-average usage period. However, the usage slowed significantly thereafter, with only 25,054 miles recorded between the February 2023 and July 2025 tests. This data suggests a transition to shorter-distance driving in recent years, which typically results in decreased wear on the drivetrain and suspension components. The single failure recorded on 30 July 2024 at 62,075 miles was rectified immediately, as the vehicle passed the re-test just 24 miles later. While no specific faults were listed in the summary data provided, a buyer should still verify the physical condition of rubber components such as suspension bushes and brake boots, which can perish over time regardless of low mileage. Given the age of the Polo, an inspection of the underside for structural corrosion and a check of the brake discs for pitting are advisable to ensure the lower annual mileage has not led to surface oxidation on the braking system.