2019 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · SA69 WHS

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status, though the maintenance trend shows a minor decline regarding consumable rubber components. The most recent test in December 2025 at 17,295 miles passed with an advisory for a nearside rear tyre showing of cracking or perishing. This follows a pattern from the December 2024 test where both the nearside front and rear tyres were flagged for similar degradation. Despite these recurring tyre issues, the structural and mechanical systems have remained clean across the last three inspection cycles. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a seven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,470 miles per year. Between November 2022 at 8,336 miles and December 2025 at 17,295 miles, the car covered less under 9,000 miles in three years. This low-frequency use suggests the vehicle likely undergoes short urban trips or sits for extended periods, which often leads to the age-related degradation of rubber components like tyres and bushings despite having sufficient tread depth. A buyer should prioritise a physical inspection of all tyres for sidewall cracking, as the MOT record indicates the rubber is failing due to age rather than mileage. Because the car sits frequently, the tester should check for brake corrosion on the discs and potentially seized calipers which are common in low usage vehicles. One should also inspect the suspension bushes for signs of cracking, as low-mileage cars can suffer from brittle rubber over time if not regularly exercised.