2019 Volkswagen Polo 1.6L Diesel · SL69 AZC

The vehicle is currently roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent MOT on 9 September 2025 at 87,413 miles resulted in a clean pass with no defects or advisories recorded. This follows a similarly clean result in September 2024, suggesting the car has been kept in a condition that meets minimum legal standards without recurring mechanical failures. The mileage is high for a seven year old Polo, averaging roughly 12,488 miles per year. The accumulation has accelerated significantly in the last two years. Between September 2023 and September 2024, the odometer rose from 51,403 to 69,399 miles. This trend continued into 2025, adding another 18,014 miles in a single year. Such high usage typically increases the wear rate on drivetrain components and suspension bushings. The historical record is remarkably clean, with only one minor fault noted in September 2023 at 51,403 miles regarding an offside front tyre worn to 2mm. This was a simple consumable issue and did not reappear in subsequent tests. There are no recorded failures for brake discs, binding calipers, or structural corrosion, which is positive given the high mileage. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on high-wear items that the MOT does not always flag as failures until they are critical. Given the 87,413 miles, check the condition of the brake pads and the depth of the remaining tyre tread across all four corners. Inspect the suspension for any signs of leaking shocks or perished rubber bushes, as the rapid mileage increase since 2023 puts additional stress on these components.