2017 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · SE03 MUN

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status having passed its most recent inspection on 18 March 2026 at 65,324 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable, though the record reveals a pattern of immediate failures followed by successful retests. In both 2025 and 2026, the car failed its initial test but passed days later, suggesting that minor defects or consumable-related issues were identified and rectified immediately prior to the re-test. The mileage profile is consistent with typical usage for a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,258 miles per annum. There is a notable gap of 658 miles between the March 2024 test at 49,354 miles and the March 2025 test at 50,012 miles, followed by another 5,312 miles in the year leading up to the 2026 inspection. This steady accumulation suggests regular use rather than long periods of standing, which generally helps prevent the degradation of rubber seals and internal drivetrain components. While the digital record shows no recurring structural or major mechanical failures, the repeated two-day failures indicate the vehicle may be prone to minor items that fall just outside compliance. A buyer should perform a physical inspection of the brake pads, discs and suspension bushes to ensure that the issues causing the recent failures were properly addressed. Given the clean history regarding deep corrosion or structural rust, the primary focus should remain on verifying the condition of the tyres and the integrity of the exhaust system to ensure no hidden wear is developing.