2014 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · FN64 NFH

The 2014 Volkswagen Up presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, confirmed by the most recent test on 2 October 2025 at 36,194 miles where the tester recorded no defects. Every annual examination from 2021 through 2025 returned a pass with no advisories, showing the vehicle has not deteriorated mechanically across the recorded period. The mileage pattern reflects exceptionally light use for a twelve-year-old car. The record shows 27,647 miles at the 7 October 2021 test, rising to 30,047 by 19 October 2022, 32,211 by 24 October 2023, 34,093 by 15 October 2024, and 36,194 by 2 October 2025. That equates to roughly 2,000 to 2,500 miles added each year, well below the national average. No gaps or sudden accumulation appear in the sequence, and the clean slate of advisories across all five entries means the history is sparse on faults rather than merely well repaired. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection despite the unblemished MOT trail. Low annual mileage combined with a car of this age raises the prospect of prolonged standing periods, which can degrade suspension bushes, tyre sidewalls, and brake calipers through lack of movement rather than wear. The tester logged no corrosion or structural concerns, yet DVSA checks do not strip panels or assess underseal condition. Given the absence of recorded defects, focus the viewing on brake disc condition, handbrake efficiency, and any signs of moisture ingress in the cabin or wiring. The previous owner clearly kept basic statutory maintenance current, but a fault-free MOT is not a substitute for verifying the car has not simply sat unused between tests.