2014 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · HJ14 AEA

The most recent MOT, conducted on 6 June 2025 at 85,267 miles, resulted in a pass with no defects recorded. The overall maintenance trend is stable. Both the July 2024 pass at 82,884 miles and the July 2023 pass at 73,087 miles were similarly clear. The two failures listed on the same dates as passes, 1 July 2023 and 6 June 2025, recorded no defects; the likely explanation is that the vehicle was presented, failed an item, and returned for a same-day retest after rectification. That pattern points to an owner who addresses problems promptly rather than letting them accumulate. The mileage story is one of variable use. Between July 2023 and July 2024 the car covered roughly 9,800 miles, a solid year of regular running. The following 10.5 months added only 2,383 miles, bringing the odometer to 85,267 by June 2025. That abrupt slowdown suggests the car may have been laid up for a period, which can cause binding calipers or perished suspension bushes even if the MOT shows nothing. The overall average of approximately 7,100 miles per year is typical for a 12-year-old city car. With no advisories in any test, there are no documented suspension or structural flags to chase. Nonetheless, a buyer should lift the car and inspect the front coil springs and lower arm bushes, both common wear items on the Volkswagen Up at this age and mileage. Check the brake discs for lip wear and scoring, and confirm the rear drums are not binding after the car's recent lighter use. Examine the sills, floor pan, and subframe mountings for corrosion; a clean MOT record does not guarantee freedom from surface rust.