2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · SD12 SYR

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, passing its most recent MOT test on 7 August 2025 at 122,930 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable, though the record shows a consistent pattern of immediate failures followed by successful passes. In both 2024 and 2025, the car failed within one mile of the previous test, suggesting the owner is proactive in rectifying defects immediately once flagged by the tester. The mileage accumulation is consistent with a 14-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,800 miles per year. There is a significant jump of 17,640 miles between the July 2023 test at 97,538 miles and the July 2024 test at 115,178 miles, indicating a period of higher usage. The more recent interval of 7,752 miles between July 2024 and August 2025 shows a return to lower annual mileage, which helps prevent component degradation from long standing periods. While the recorded history shows no advisories, the recurring failures prior to passing require a thorough inspection of components that often reach the end of their service life at this mileage. A buyer should inspect the suspension bushes and coil springs for perished rubber or fractures, as these are common points of failure on this Polo. Given the age of the vehicle, a close check for corrosion on the rear sills and exhaust lines is necessary to ensure the structural integrity remains sound despite the clean MOT sheets.