2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · SH62 AAK

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status, having passed its most recent inspection on 9 December 2025 at 23,992 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable, although the record shows a pattern of immediate failures followed by passes on the same day in both 2024 and 2025. These single-day failures suggest minor non-compliance issues that were rectified quickly before the retest, rather than a systemic mechanical or structural failure. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 14-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 1,714 miles per year. Between December 2023 and December 2024, the car covered only 1,381 miles, while the interval between 2024 and 2025 saw even fewer 960 miles. This extremely low usage indicates the car likely sits stationary for long periods. While this reduces the mechanical wear on the engine and drivetrain, it increases the risk of age-related component degradation and fluid breakdown that does not show up on mileage figures alone. A buyer must conduct a physical inspection focusing on rubber components, specifically for cracking in tyre sidewalls and perished suspension bushes which are common in low-mileage cars that sit idle. The brake system should be checked for corrosion on the discs and seized calipers caused by lack of regular use. Given the lack of recorded structural advisories in the history, the chassis appears sound, but a thorough check for fluid leaks and the condition of seals is necessary to ensure the vehicle has not suffered during its periods of inactivity.