2013 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · FH62 NTM

The Volkswagen Up presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 9 September 2025 at 85,318 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded. One day earlier, on 8 September 2025 at the same mileage, the vehicle failed with no defects listed on the record. This suggests an administrative or procedural failure rather than a mechanical fault, and the immediate clean pass confirms the car cleared the test without outstanding advisories. The mileage pattern sits close to typical use for a 2013 car, averaging roughly 6,563 miles per year. Records show 76,489 miles at the January 2022 test, rising to 80,376 by August 2023, then 82,488 in August 2024, and 85,318 by September 2025. The gap between the January 2022 and August 2023 tests spans over eighteen months yet only adds 3,887 miles, implying a period of limited use. Annual accumulation since has stayed low and consistent, with no rapid wear spikes visible in the data. Given the clean MOT history with no advisories across five tests, the record shows no recurring suspension, brake, or structural corrosion issues. The absence of flagged coil springs, binding calipers, or exhaust emissions failures points to reasonable upkeep by prior owners. A buyer should still arrange a physical inspection of brake discs, suspension bushes, and underbody for hidden corrosion, as MOT pass sheets do not capture wear below test thresholds. The unexplained fail on 8 September 2025 warrants a check of the DVSA failure reason with the seller, though the next-day pass with no defects suggests no lasting concern. At 85,318 miles the car remains mechanically unremarkable on paper and suitable for pre-purchase viewing without red-flag warnings from the official record.