2018 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · HF18 KXV

The 2018 Volkswagen Up presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a completely clean MOT pass on 20 November 2025 at 59,994 miles with zero defects recorded. This marks three consecutive flawless annual tests, indicating that any earlier minor tyre deterioration has been actively addressed. The vehicle's roadworthiness status is strong based on the official DVSA record. The mileage accumulation of roughly 7,500 miles per year is entirely typical for a city car of this age. The recorded intervals show consistent annual testing each November, with the exception of an additional February 2023 test at 40,511 miles. That mid-winter test is notable because it is the only entry in the entire history that flagged defects, specifically perishing and cracking on both rear tyres. The gap between the February 2023 advisory mileage and the November 2023 test at 48,869 miles represents approximately 8,358 miles covered in nine months, suggesting a period of heavier use following the earlier test. The recurring theme across the record is tyre condition rather than structural or mechanical failure. The February 2023 test flagged perished rear tyres at just over 40,000 miles, and the February 2022 test caught front tyres worn to the legal limit at under 30,000 miles. A prospective buyer should inspect all four tyres carefully for uneven wear patterns, sidewall cracking, and remaining tread depth, as the history implies the previous owner may have deferred tyre replacements until advisories appeared. Given the clean recent record, the likelihood of suspension or brake defects is low. A physical inspection should still verify brake disc thickness, pad condition, and the integrity of suspension bushes and coil springs, particularly if the car has spent periods standing given the modest annual mileage.