2018 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · YB68 HRF

The 2018 Volkswagen Polo presents a clean roadworthiness status with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 10 December 2025 at 25,963 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken sequence of annual passes since first tested in December 2021. No advisories or mechanical faults appear anywhere in the five-year DVSA history, indicating the vehicle has met road standards without intervention at each examination. The mileage pattern shows consistently low use for an eight-year-old car. The record climbs from 11,333 miles at the 22 December 2021 test to 15,520 miles in December 2022, 19,717 miles in December 2023, 23,200 miles in December 2024, and 25,963 miles in December 2025. That averages roughly 3,245 miles per year with no abrupt jumps or dormant gaps between tests. The clean sheet across all entries means the data is sparse on faults, but the low annual accumulation suggests light commuting rather than neglected storage. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the car's low mileage and likely long stationary periods between short trips. Standing time can secrete corrosion on brake calipers and underbody structures even when MOT testers record no defects. The absence of advisories does not exempt the Polo from age-related degradation of tyres, wiper rubbers, and fluid condition. Given the fault-free history, previous owners appear to have kept the vehicle serviced to pass standard with minimal wear stress. The buyer should verify full service paperwork and check for structural rust at sills and subframes, as the MOT record alone cannot confirm preventative care beyond statutory testing.