2012 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · OV12 AEL

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its latest MOT on 16 July 2026 at 102,696 miles. The maintenance trend shows a reactive pattern rather than preventative care. While the July 2026 test was clean, the previous year in June 2025 saw a failure involving steering and suspension components. The fact that these issues were rectified to secure a pass on the retest suggests the owner tends to address mechanical faults only once they trigger a test failure. The mileage profile is consistent with a 14-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,300 miles per year. There is a notable gap in records between December 2020 and June 2022, where the car covered only 1,382 miles in over sixteen months. Since 2022, usage has increased significantly, covering over 21,000 miles in four years. This recent increase in annual mileage likely explains the more frequent appearance of consumable wear-related faults, such as tyres and wiper blades, in the later inspection entries. A buyer should specifically inspect the front suspension and steering assembly. The history flags previous play in the steering rack inner joints and a perished anti-roll bar linkage dust cover in 2025. These components should be checked for remaining play or rubber degradation which could indicate further wear. Additionally, the recurring issue of tyres worn to the legal limit or unevenly across 2018, 2019, 2024, and 2025 indicates a history of neglecting basic maintenance and alignment. Verify the current tyre tread depth and check for signs of camber wear to ensure the geometry is not out of specification.