2013 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · RF13 AEO

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT on 8 August 2025 at 71,716 miles. The overall maintenance trend is stable, though the most recent test sequence reveals a sudden failure on 7 August 2025 due to fractured front coil springs on both the nearside and offside. These were rectified within 24 hours to achieve the pass. The mileage is low for a 2013 model, averaging roughly 5,517 miles per year. The record shows a consistent usage pattern over the last decade. Between the 2018 test at 52,865 miles and the 2025 test at 71,716 miles, the car covered approximately 18,851 miles over seven years. This low annual accumulation suggests the vehicle has not been subjected to heavy motorway use or high-stress urban cycles. A buyer should focus on the braking system during a physical inspection. The history shows a recurring theme of brake issues, starting with worn discs and pads in May 2017 at 42,000 miles, followed by imbalanced rear brakes in November 2019 at 62,705 miles, and a binding nearside rear service brake in August 2021 at 67,240 miles. While these were flagged as advisories or minor faults, the repetition suggests a tendency toward caliper seizure or sliding pin corrosion. The recent failure of both front coil springs indicates that the suspension is now reaching a point of age-related fatigue. While the springs were replaced in August 2025, a buyer should check the remaining suspension bushes and shock absorbers for similar degradation. The August 2022 advisory regarding a perishing offside front tyre further suggests that rubber components may be degrading due to age rather than wear.