2017 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · WV67 WDP

This 2017 Volkswagen Polo presents a clean and stable maintenance trend, with the most recent MOT conducted on 13 November 2025 at 72,754 miles returning a pass with zero defects. The vehicle has consistently passed its annual tests across the available record, indicating no recurring mechanical or structural faults. The absence of advisories or failures in the most recent test suggests the car is currently in sound roadworthy condition. The mileage accumulation is steady and typical for a nine-year-old vehicle. Between the October 2022 test at 51,155 miles and the November 2025 test at 72,754 miles, the car covered approximately 21,600 miles over three years, averaging around 7,200 miles annually. This is slightly below the stated annual average of 8,084 miles, suggesting moderate rather than heavy use. The gap between the October 2023 pass at 60,797 miles and the October 2024 pass at 66,872 miles shows a six-mile increase over twelve months, which is unusually low and may indicate a period of limited use or a data anomaly worth verifying with the seller. The MOT record is notably sparse in terms of flagged defects, with no failures or advisories documented across all five recorded tests. The single failed test on 19 October 2023 at 60,733 miles shows no recorded defects, which is unusual and may reflect an administrative or procedural issue rather than a mechanical fault. A clean record of this nature implies attentive ownership, though it does not substitute for a physical inspection. A buyer should still conduct a thorough in-person assessment focusing on components not always fully captured during an MOT. Suspension bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers should be inspected for wear, particularly given the vehicle's age. Brake discs, pads, and calipers merit close examination for uneven wear or binding. The exhaust system and catalytic converter should be checked for corrosion and emissions compliance. Tyre condition and tread depth across all four wheels, including the spare, should be verified. Finally, the underbody and sills should be inspected for structural corrosion, as the MOT does not always capture early-stage rust that could develop into a future advisory.