2016 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · CE16 VDV

This vehicle presents an exceptionally stable roadworthiness profile. The most recent MOT on 22 August 2025 at 34,678 miles resulted in a clean pass with no defects or advisories recorded. This follows a consistent pattern of clean passes dating back to September 2021, indicating a vehicle that has been maintained to a high standard and has not suffered from the typical wear-and-tear failures seen in city cars of this vintage. The mileage is very low for a ten year old vehicle, averaging roughly 3,468 miles per year. The accumulation has remained steady over the last five years, growing from 21,286 miles in September 2021 to 34,678 miles by August 2025. There are no erratic jumps in mileage or suspicious gaps in the testing history, suggesting the car has seen light, regular use rather than long periods of stagnation. Despite the clean MOT record, the low annual mileage raises specific points for a physical inspection. Vehicles that spend significant time stationary or perform short urban trips are prone to brake caliper binding and premature battery degradation. A buyer should check for any surface corrosion on the brake discs and ensure the tyres have not developed flat spots or perished due to age rather than tread wear. The absence of any recorded advisories regarding suspension bushes or exhaust emissions is unusual for a 2016 model, which suggests either a very sheltered life or a rigorous maintenance regime. A manual check of the fluid levels and a visual inspection of the underbody for structural rust will confirm if the physical condition matches the pristine DVSA data.