2016 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · DX16 SWO

The vehicle presents a high level of roadworthiness with a stable and improving maintenance trend. The most recent inspection conducted in March 2026 at 30,038 miles resulted in a clean pass, continuing a streak of flawless passes over the last three years. This suggests that the vehicle has been well-maintained and does not suffer from mechanical or structural failures that typically trigger MOT defects. The mileage profile is notably low for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,000 miles per annum. Between March 2022 and March 2026, the car covered 8,321 miles, indicating consistent but light-duty usage. While this low mileage generally reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine components, the infrequent use can sometimes lead to the gradual degradation of rubber-based components or brake seizing, though the record shows no evidence of such issues. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the tyre condition, given the issues noted in the March 2022 test at 21,717 miles. During that inspection, the tester flagged a cracked offside front tyre and a nearside front tyre reaching the legal wear limit. Since these were resolved prior to subsequent tests, the buyer should verify that the current tyres show no signs of perishing or flat spotting, which are common in vehicles that sit stationary for long periods. Additionally, checking the brake discs for surface corrosion and the suspension bushes for cracking would ensure the low mileage has not resulted in neglected rubber components.