2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Diesel · Y17 FJF

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status following its most recent MOT pass on 18 February 2026 at 148,718 miles. While the car failed the test exactly one day prior, the lack of recorded defects on the subsequent pass certificate suggests that the owner is proactive in rectifying immediate failure points to maintain legal compliance. The maintenance trend shows a consistent pattern of annual testing followed by successful results, indicating that the vehicle is being kept to a functional standard despite the recurring minor test failures. The mileage accumulation is remarkably consistent, averaging approximately 10,600 miles per year which aligns perfectly with typical usage for a 14-year-old Volkswagen. Between the 2024 test at 126,841 miles and the 2025 test at 139,060 miles, the car covered 12,219 miles, with another 9,658 miles recorded in the year leading up to February 2026. This steady mileage suggests the vehicle undergoes regular driving, which often helps prevent the degradation of components associated with long periods of standing. A prospective buyer should focus their physical inspection on the components likely to cause the intermittent failures seen in 2025 and 2026. Since the record shows no specific defects on the passes, the failures likely involved consumable items such as bulbs, wiper blades, or minor fluid leaks. Given the age and mileage, a thorough check of the suspension bushes and coil springs is necessary to ensure no hidden mechanical wear is developing. You should also examine the brake discs for excessive corrosion or thinning to ensure the structural integrity of the braking system remains sound despite the high mileage.