2014 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · KY64 OLP

The Volkswagen Up presents as roadworthy following its most recent MOT pass on 26 March 2026 at 89,908 miles, with the maintenance trend stable across the recorded history. One anomaly appears: the tester issued a failure on 25 March 2026 at identical mileage yet logged no defects, reversed by a clean pass twenty-four hours later. Aside from that administrative irregularity, every test from October 2022 onward recorded no faults or advisories, indicating consistent compliance with DVSA standards. Mileage accumulation sits close to the typical expectation for a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 7,500 miles per year. The record shows 62,313 miles on 1 October 2022, rising to 68,534 by 21 September 2023 and 75,613 on 2 October 2024, a steady circa 6,000 to 7,000 annual climb. A longer gap then emerges: the next test on 25 March 2026 at 89,908 miles arrived some five months after the October 2024 expiry, adding 14,295 miles in seventeen months. That late presentation suggests the previous keeper deferred the test rather than the car covering extreme distance. No recurring mechanical or structural defects appear in the MOT data, so the buyer faces no flagged trends of worsening suspension, brake, or corrosion issues. The absence of advisories across five tests implies basic upkeep was maintained, though a clean sheet at this age does not guarantee unseen wear. In person, examine the front suspension bushes and coil springs for perishing, check brake discs and calipers for binding after standing, and assess underbody chassis legs for corrosion. Tyres and wiper blades remain consumable items not itemised in the record; verify tread depth and rubber condition before purchase. The 2014 Up's low annual use pattern points to mixed town and occasional commute duties, so scrutinise exhaust emissions and idle quality. Overall, the documentary history supports a sound mechanical baseline, but a pre-purchase inspection remains prudent given the vehicle's age.