2016 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · SO65 UBM

The vehicle is currently in a roadworthy state with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 29 October 2025 at 53,232 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded. This clean bill of health suggests the car is mechanically sound according to the minimum legal standards. The mileage is notably low for a ten year old vehicle, averaging roughly 5,323 miles per year. There was a significant increase in usage between November 2024 and October 2025, where the odometer rose from 39,178 to 53,232 miles. This jump of over 14,000 miles in a single year contrasts with the previous period between February and November 2024, during which the car covered only 3,892 miles. The MOT history is exceptionally clean, showing no recorded defects or advisories across multiple tests. The failures on 13 February 2024 and 29 October 2025 were resolved immediately on the same day, which often indicates minor administrative errors or quick-fix consumables rather than deep-seated mechanical failures. A buyer should focus on components that degrade during periods of low usage or standing. While the record shows no structural corrosion or suspension issues, you should manually check for perishing rubber seals and the condition of the brake discs for surface pitting. Verify that the tyres have not aged beyond their safe usable life, as low-mileage cars often retain original tyres that may have developed cracks despite having plenty of tread remaining.