2020 Volkswagen Polo SE TSI 1.0L Petrol · XUI 6015

The most recent MOT test, conducted on 10 December 2025 at 26,101 miles, resulted in a clean pass with no defects and no advisories. The previous test on 8 January 2024 at 19,697 miles likewise passed without a single warning. Across two consecutive tests spanning nearly two years, the vehicle has shown a stable and genuinely fault-free maintenance trend, which speaks well of the car's general condition despite its light usage. The recorded mileage sits at 26,101 miles against a 2020 registration, giving an average of roughly 4,350 miles per year. That is low for a six-year-old Polo, but the accumulation pattern deserves scrutiny. Between January 2024 and December 2025, the car covered only around 6,400 miles in nearly 23 months, which is below even the already-modest annual average. This points to either short local trips or periods of standing. A nearly two-year gap between tests is acceptable given no faults surfaced, but it does raise questions about how the car was stored and maintained during that time. With no mechanical or structural defects recorded, there are no specific recurring faults to chase. The absence of advisories on suspension bushes, coil springs, or corrosion is encouraging for a vehicle of this age. However, low-mileage cars that stand idle can still develop subtle problems. A prospective buyer should inspect the brake discs for lipping and surface corrosion, feel for binding calipers on the first drive, and check all four tyres for perishing, cracking, or flat spots from prolonged standing. A full service history and evidence of regular oil changes matter more here than ever, since time-based deterioration is the main risk rather than wear from distance. The overall verdict is straightforward: the MOT record presents a stable, clean history with no structural concerns. The car appears to have been kept in sensible order, but its low annual mileage means a hands-on inspection of brakes, tyres, and underbody condition remains essential before purchase.