2017 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · GJ67 CNE

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a shift from consumable wear to mechanical component degradation. The most recent test in August 2025 at 40,066 miles identified wear on both the nearside and offside front suspension arm bushes. This represents a progression from the 2024 test, which focused primarily on brakes and tyres, suggesting that rubber components are now beginning to require attention due to age rather than mileage. The mileage profile is consistently low for a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,450 miles per year. Between September 2021 at 12,980 miles and August 2025 at 40,066 miles, the car covered roughly 27,000 miles. This low annual usage explains the recurring issues with tyre perishing and cracking noted across every inspection in the last five years, as the vehicle likely sits for long periods causing the rubber to dry out despite having sufficient tread depth. A buyer must closely inspect the front suspension for any play in the arm arms, as the 2025 advisory indicates the bushes are nearing their limit. The history of pitted and scored brake discs in 2024 also suggests the vehicle may have been stationary long enough to allow surface corrosion to affect the rotors. Given the persistent advisories regarding tyre cracking, the age of the current rubber should be verified for sidewall integrity, as the low mileage masks potential degradation regardless of the remaining tread.