2018 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · SD68 ACX

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history indicates a worsening trend regarding aged rubber components and suspension hardware. While the most recent test in November 2025 at 20,762 miles passed, it followed an immediate failure just one day prior. This failure revealed critical issues including a split nearside front CV boot and excessively worn front suspension arm bushes. The transition from a clean record in previous years to multiple failures suggests that the owner is now only addressing faults when they fail an inspection rather than performing proactive preventative maintenance. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,600 miles per year. Between September 2021 at 11,553 miles and November 2025 at 20,762 miles, the car covered only 9,209 miles. This low usage explains the recurring issues with perished tyres and dried rubber bushes noted in the 2024 and 2025 records, as rubber materials de-grade and crack due to age and environmental exposure despite having sufficient tread depth. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the front suspension assembly to ensure the CV boots replaced in late 2025 are not leaking and that the bushes are seated correctly. The record shows front brake discs were pitted and scored as of November 2025, which is common on low-mileage cars due to lack of use. Given the history of all four tyres perishing between 2024 and 2025, the current tyres should be checked for sidewall cracking to ensure they are not nearing the structural limit despite long periods of sitting idle.