2014 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · ST14 ADO

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, as evidenced by the most recent MOT test in April 2026 at 41,447 miles which returned no defects. This consistency suggests the car has been maintained to a high functional standard. While a failure was recorded in April 2025, the immediate retest on the same day indicates that the owner was proactive in rectifying any identified faults to ensure the vehicle remained legal and operational. The mileage pattern is notably low for a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,454 miles per year. Between the March 2023 test at 30,975 miles and the April 2026 test at 41,447 miles, the car covered 10,472 miles. This low usage frequency typically reduces mechanical wear and tear on the drivetrain and engine, though low-mileage cars can sometimes lead to degradation of rubber components or surface corrosion on brake discs due to lack of heat-generating use. Given the clean records of the last three successful tests, a physical inspection should focus on components affected by age rather than high mileage. A buyer should check for cracking in suspension bushes, perished tyres, and signs of fluid leaks which often occur when vehicles sit stationary. Because the vehicle has been used infrequently, verifying the structural integrity of the chassis and exhaust system is essential to ensure that corrosion has not developed despite the lack of road exposure.