2014 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · RV64 EEA

The 2014 Volkswagen Polo presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 2 June 2025 at 67,126 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, following a clean pass on 5 June 2024 at 62,366 miles. The only blemish is a failure on 3 June 2024 at 62,364 miles where the tester logged no defects, suggesting an administrative or procedural rejection rather than a mechanical fault. Across the available record the vehicle shows no recurring advisories on suspension bushes, brake discs, corrosion, or exhaust emissions. The mileage pattern sits low for a twelve-year-old car. From 51,517 miles at the 30 September 2021 test the odometer rose to 54,828 miles by 14 October 2022, then jumped to 62,364 miles by June 2024 and 67,126 miles by June 2025. That equates to roughly 5,594 miles per year overall. A two-year gap separates the 2021 and 2022 tests, with the later entries showing about 4,800 miles added annually. Low yearly use combined with the 2022 to 2024 climb implies the car spent periods standing then entered regular service. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection despite the clean sheets. Standing time promotes perished rubber components, seized calipers, and underside corrosion that an MOT with no defects will not expose. The unexplained failure two days before the June 2024 pass warrants a check of the test station paperwork to confirm no latent brake or lighting issue was simply cleared without rectification. Given the sparse five-entry history and absence of flagged wear, previous keepers appear to have maintained basic statutory testing. The low mileage reduces strain on drivetrain and consumables such as tyres and wiper blades. Verify structural integrity at the sills and subframes, as moisture ingress during idle periods remains the chief risk on a lightly used Polo of this vintage.