2013 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · DV63 VLH

The vehicle presents in a stable roadworthy condition, having passed its most recent MOT on October 23 2025 at 52,268 miles with no recorded defects. This indicates an improving maintenance trend compared to previous years where multiple mechanical advisories were present. While the history shows recurring wear items, the lack of failures in the latest inspection suggests that the previous owner has addressed the outstanding issues identified in earlier testing cycles. At 13 years old, the recorded mileage of 52,268 miles represents a low annual average of approximately 4,000 miles per year. The data shows consistent annual testing, with a gap of 7,240 miles driven between the 2024 and 2025 tests and roughly 3,500 miles between 2023 and 2024. This low-intensity usage often leads to the degradation of rubber components and seals due to age rather than mechanical fatigue from high mileage. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the suspension geometry, given the history of worn suspension arm pins and bushes noted in both 2023 and 2024. The tester flagged nearside front and both rear bushes in 2023, followed by a nearside front issue in 2024, though these were cleared in the most recent test. The braking system also warrants scrutiny, as the record shows a binding offside rear caliper in 2022 and corrosion on front brake hose ferrules in 2021. Verifying that the calipers operate freely and the hoses remain free of cracked rubber is essential to ensure these previous faults have not returned.