2013 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · SB13 RFF

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status, though the history reveals a pattern of minor electrical oversights. The most recent test in November 2025 at 87,880 miles resulted in a pass following an initial failure for an inoperative registration plate lamp and an obstruction caused by a child seat. These are superficial lighting faults that do not indicate deeper mechanical neglect, suggesting the owner addresses basic lighting requirements once prompted by the tester. The mileage profile is consistent with the vehicle's thirteen-year age, averaging approximately 6,760 miles per year. Between September 2023 at 75,140 miles and November 2024 at 81,442 miles, the car covered roughly 6,300 miles, while it added another 6,438 miles in the year leading up to the latest test. This steady, low-intensity usage pattern generally reduces wear on high-pressure components, suspension bushings, and brake components compared to high-mileage examples. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the rear lighting circuit, as the recurring failures of stop lamps and position lamps in 2024 and 2025 suggest potential minor wiring issues or corroded sockets. While the MOT record shows no structural corrosion or mechanical defects, the age of the vehicle warrants a manual check of perished rubber components in the suspension and brake lines, which degrade over time regardless of low mileage. Ensure the brake discs are free of excessive pitting, as low-use vehicles can sometimes suffer from surface rust on the rotors.