2016 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · SF16 BOL

The vehicle currently maintains a roadworthy status with a stable maintenance trend following recent mechanical interventions. The most recent test in November 2025 at 81,763 miles passed with no defects recorded, indicating that any previous issues have been successfully addressed. While the history shows two instances of failure, the immediate re-tests resulted in passes, which suggests that the owner is proactive in rectifying safety and emissions-related faults promptly. The mileage pattern is consistent with a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,176 miles per year. Between November 2023 and October 2024, the car covered 5,058 miles, which represents a period of lower usage. However, the 3,188 miles recorded between October 2024 and November 2025 show a return to normal annual levels. There is no evidence of rapid, excessive mileage accumulation or long periods of standing, suggesting the vehicle has been used regularly rather than neglected. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the areas that failed in 2023 and 2024, although the provided record does not detail the specific mechanical reasons for those failures. The proximity of the failures to the passes suggests they were likely related to components such as suspension bushes, brake components, or exhaust sections. Given the vehicle's age, a thorough check for structural corrosion on the underbody and the condition of the suspension arms is advisable to ensure no hidden wear is developing beyond the standard scope of the MOT test.