2017 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · AF17 OSU

The 2017 Volkswagen Up presents a stable and consistently clean maintenance record through five consecutive MOT passes. The most recent test on 26 March 2026 at 22,530 miles returned a pass, though the tester flagged a cut in the nearside front outer tyre sidewall that did not reach the ply or cords. This is the only defect recorded across the entire history, indicating that core mechanical and structural integrity has remained sound throughout the vehicle's life. The trend is stable, with no recurring or worsening faults, and the single advisory is a minor consumable issue rather than a systemic failure. The mileage accumulation is notably low for a nine-year-old vehicle. Recorded at 22,530 miles today, the car has averaged roughly 2,503 miles per year, with intervals between tests showing steady but light use: 1,670 miles between March 2022 and March 2023, 1,468 miles between March 2023 and March 2024, 1,670 miles between March 2024 and February 2025, and 1,974 miles between February 2025 and March 2026. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden spikes in accumulation, and the record shows consistent annual testing without missed years. The gradual uptick in annual mileage over the past two years suggests the vehicle is being used slightly more frequently now than in its earlier years. A buyer should treat the nearside front tyre as an immediate replacement item. A sidewall cut, even one not penetrating to the cords, compromises the structural integrity of the tyre and renders it illegal and unsafe for continued use. Beyond that, the clean MOT history means there are no flagged concerns with braking components, suspension bushes, coil springs, exhaust emissions, or structural corrosion to investigate further. Still, given the low annual mileage, a physical inspection should verify that brake discs and pads have not developed surface corrosion from prolonged standing, and that suspension components have not deteriorated from age rather than use. The tyre sidewalls on all four corners should be checked for perishing or cracking consistent with a vehicle that has spent extended periods stationary.