2012 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · KM62 DMY

The 2012 Volkswagen Up remains roadworthy as of the November 2025 MOT at 80,029 miles, where the tester recorded a clean pass with no defects. Over the past decade the record shows a stable pattern: no failures have been logged, and the only recurring advisory – corrosion on the near‑side rear and front brake pipes – has persisted without escalating to a reject, indicating the issue has been managed but not fully resolved. Mileage averages roughly 5,700 miles per year, well below the typical annual run‑off for a vehicle of this age. The odometer rose from 14,068 miles in October 2015 to 80,029 miles in November 2025, a steady increase of about 6,500 miles each year, with no large gaps that would suggest prolonged storage. Low utilisation suggests reduced wear on major drivetrain components, yet the modest annual distance does not preclude age‑related degradation of rubber and bushings. A prospective buyer should give particular attention to the brake pipe assemblies, as corrosion has been noted in every test from 2020 through 2024. Visual inspection for rust, greasing, or cracking, and a pressure test for leaks, are advisable before accepting the car. The nearside front tyre has shown repeated sidewall damage and tread wear close to legal limits in 2023 and 2024; confirming tyre depth, uniformity, and absence of cracks is essential. While the MOT history records no suspension or structural faults, a tactile check of suspension bushes, coil springs, and chassis for any play or corrosion will verify that age‑related wear has not manifested unseen.