2017 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · EC17 AMY

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a worsening trend regarding the braking system. While the most recent test in May 2026 at 68,246 miles passed, the tester flagged both the nearside and offside front service brakes as fluctuating alongside parking brake efficiency that barely met the legal threshold. This suggests the braking components are reaching the end of their effective life and require urgent adjustment or replacement to prevent a future failure. The mileage pattern remains consistent with a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,600 miles per year. The record shows a steady progression of roughly 6,000 miles between June 2024 and June 2025, and another 5,700 miles leading into the May 2026 test. This regular usage suggests the car has not been left sitting for long periods, which likely explains the gradual degradation of rubber components and metal surfaces noted in the reports. A buyer must focus their physical inspection on the front braking assembly and suspension. The front brake discs have been flagged as pitted, scored, or worn across three consecutive years from 2023 to 2024, indicating a lack of proactive replacement. Furthermore, the fractured nearside front coil spring recorded in 2024 highlights that the suspension components may be under stress. You should also check the sidewalls of the rear tyres tyre for further cracking, as the 2025 advisory already identified perishing rubber in that area.