VOLKSWAGEN UP2012 · 1.0L Petrol

The 2012 Volkswagen Up presents a clean roadworthiness profile. In the 3 June 2021 test at 100,976 miles the vehicle passed with no defects. The 8 June 2022 examination at 109,431 miles passed. The 9 June 2023 test at 114,266 miles passed. The 17 June 2024 check at 119,435 miles passed. The most recent 2 June 2025 test at 122,069 miles passed with no advisories. The maintenance trend across these five annual examinations is stable, with zero recurring faults or worsening mechanical issues recorded. That certificate expired on 1 June 2026, leaving the car without valid MOT as of 14 July 2026. Mileage accumulation sits at a typical level for a fourteen-year-old car. The odometer advanced from 100,976 miles at the 3 June 2021 test to 122,069 miles by the 2 June 2025 test, an average annual increase of roughly 5,273 miles across that interval, below the lifetime average of 8,719 miles per year. The consistent yearly testing with no gaps shows the previous keeper maintained statutory inspection discipline. Such clean sequential passes imply basic upkeep was not neglected, though the records themselves disclose no consumable replacement details. No tester flagged suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, binding calipers, exhaust emissions, or structural corrosion during any examination. The absence of advisories suggests the car entered each test in sound condition. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of aged components before purchase. At 122,069 miles, expect natural wear in steering rack gaiters, droplink bushes, and front brake disc run-out. The buyer should scrutinise the underside for perimeter corrosion despite no MOT-recorded structural concerns. The Volkswagen Up's documented history reflects a low-stress usage pattern with diligent MOT compliance. Given the fault-free record, the principal.