2013 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · FE63 AEA

The vehicle presents a generally roadworthy status, though the maintenance history reveals a reactive rather than proactive approach to upkeep. The most recent test on 27 October 2025 at 90,620 miles passed with only an advisory for a perished nearside rear tyre. This represents a stable trend compared to the 2024 failure where the vehicle failed on critical tyre tread depth and defective wipers. While the car currently meets standards, the recurring nature of minor failures suggests the owner often only addresses defects once they necessitate an MOT failure. At 90,620 miles over 13 years, the vehicle has averaged approximately 7,000 miles per annum, which aligns with typical light usage. There is a significant anomaly in usage patterns between October 2020 (44,932 miles) and October 2021 (88,462 miles), where the car covered over 43,000 miles in a single year. Since that spike, mileage has returned to a more consistent interval of roughly 7,000 to 12,000 miles annually. This period of high-intensity driving likely accelerated wear on drivetrain components and suspension bushings, which should be verified during a physical inspection. A buyer should focus their inspection on the recurring rubber components and tyres, as the record shows a history of perished tyres and low tread across 2018, 2022, and 2025. The 2018 failure noted a rusty exhaust and front-end body damage, necessitating a close check for structural corrosion on the exhaust system and affected mounting points. Additionally, given the previous failures related to headlight alignment and wiper mechanisms, the buyer should test the electrical components and the integrity of the wiper motor assembly to ensure no new faults have developed since the last pass.