2018 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · OG16 EEN

The vehicle currently presents a positive roadworthiness status with a clear improving maintenance trend. The most recent inspection on 8 April 2026 at 56,654 miles passed with no defects recorded, indicating that previous mechanical issues have been successfully addressed. While the history shows two failures in prior years, the transition to clean pass sheets in the latest two tests suggests the current owner is proactive in rectifying identified faults to maintain DVSA standards. The car has accumulated 56,654 miles over approximately eight years, averaging roughly 7,000 miles per annum. This usage profile is consistent with typical light-city driving and suggests that wear on the drivetrain and suspension components should be moderate. Between the June 2024 test at 45,618 miles and the April 2025 test at 47,965 miles, the vehicle covered only 2,347 miles, showing a period of lower use before returning to its normal average with 8,689 miles covered prior to the 2026 test. Despite the recent clean records, the failures in June 2024 and April 2025 indicate that specific components required immediate attention to meet safety criteria. A buyer should perform a physical inspection of the suspension bushes and coil springs, as these are common points of failure on vehicles of this age. Given the age of the car, checking for corrosion on the exhaust system and ensuring the brake calipers are not binding is also essential to ensure the previous repairs were not merely masking deep-seated mechanical issues that may reappear as the mileage climbs.