2014 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · PF14 VTZ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a clean MOT pass in March 2026 at 75,214 miles. However, the maintenance trend shows a period of significant instability leading to a failure in January 2026. At 75,114 miles, the car failed on points including a worn offside front lower suspension arm bush, a nearside front wheel bearing with play, and structural corrosion on the offside rear sill. While the March pass indicates these faults were rectified, the progression of issues suggests a lapse in preventative maintenance. The mileage pattern is consistent with a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,200 miles per year. There is a 3,691-mile gap between the January 2024 and January 2025 tests, followed by another 4,320-mile interval between January 2025 and March 2026. This low annual mileage suggests light use, which often contributes to the accelerated degradation of rubber components and the development of surface corrosion rather than high-mile mechanical wear. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the offside rear structural area to ensure the 2025 corrosion has not progressed since the January 2026 structural failure. The transition from a sill with reduced rigidity to one significantly reduced structural strength within one year is a critical concern. You should also verify the nearside front wheel bearing for play and inspect the front suspension bushes, as these were recent failure points. The history of consistently-worn tyres across 2024 and 2025 also indicates that previous owners neglected basic consumable items until they prompted a failure.