2018 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · 12 MJJ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history shows a trend of reactive rather than preventative care. While the most recent test in May 2026 at 31,317 miles passed, the tester flagged a worn offside front suspension arm bush and perishing offside rear tyre. This follows a pattern of recurring tyre-related issues and brake wear, suggesting that the owner only addresses these components once they reach a failure point or an advisory threshold. At 31,317 miles over eight years, the car has covered low mileage, averaging approximately 3,900 miles per year. This low usage typically reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine, but the significant gap between February 2023 at 17,427 miles and April 2024 at 24,701 miles indicates the vehicle may have sat stationary for long periods. Such inactivity often contributes to the tyre cracking and perishing noted in the record, which are symptoms of rubber degradation due to age rather than standard mechanical wear. A prospective buyer must inspect the front suspension geometry closely, as the offside arm bush was noted as worn in the 2026 test. The brake history from 2025 at 28,128 miles showed pitted and scored discs on both front sides, indicating that the braking system has been subject to corrosion or neglect. Given the 2024 failure due to structural tyre lumps and low tread, a thorough check of all four tyres for signs of sidewall cracking or uneven wear is essential to ensure the replacements are not also of poor quality.