2012 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · AX12 FZB

The 2025‑08‑21 MOT at 109,459 miles passed with no defects, confirming the vehicle’s current roadworthiness and indicating a stable maintenance trend despite a registration‑plate lamp failure recorded on the same day. Mileage has risen from 7,126 miles in July 2015 to 109,459 miles in August 2025, averaging 7,818 miles per year, which aligns with typical usage for a 14‑year‑old vehicle. The data show consistent annual increments, with a notable jump of 11,065 miles between the August 2022 and August 2023 tests, after which the increase slowed to 305 miles by the 2025 test, suggesting the car has been driven regularly without long standing periods. Recurring advisories on brake discs (worn, pitted or scored but not seriously weakened) from 2021 through 2025, together with repeated notes on steering rack inner‑joint play and tyre wear close to the legal limit, point to components that have experienced sustained wear. The persistent brake wear and steering play suggest that suspension bushes, coil springs and caliper binding should be examined for excessive play or corrosion. A buyer should therefore inspect the condition of the front and rear brake discs, the integrity of the steering rack and its joints, the tread depth and side‑wall condition of all tyres, and look for any rust on the chassis, wheel arches or suspension mounting points. The recent lamp failure also warrants verification of the registration‑plate lighting system before purchase.